Kitson & Co

Kitson's goodwill was bought by Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns in 1938.

Based in Leeds, UK.

Became part of

History

  1. 1835

    Started by James Kitson at the Airedale Foundry, Hunslet, Leeds.

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  2. 1838

    Became Todd, Kitson and Laird.

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  3. 1863

    Became Kitson and Company.

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  4. 1934

    Receivers called in; under receivership until 1937.

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  5. 1938

    Ceased locomotive production; Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns took over the goodwill. See Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns.

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  6. 1945

    Remaining business and works sold to J&H McLaren & Co.

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Steam locomotives

Counted from the class rosters, so only engines that ran in Queensland are included.

Class Number Years
B11 - Originally C Class41869
B12 - Originally E Class121874–1875
6D11½ Motor Class31882
B13 Class251885
PB15 Class201908–1909

References

'Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns', Wikipedia (accessed October 2026)
'Builders of Steam Locomotives that were in service during 20th Century', Mike Quirk, 2006
'Kitson & Co.', Wikipedia (accessed October 2026)