Nasmyth, Wilson & Co

Based in Manchester, UK.

History

  1. 1836

    Founded by James Nasmyth and Holbrook Gaskell.

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  2. 1850

    Became James Nasmyth and Company.

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  3. 1857

    Became Patricroft Ironworks.

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  4. 1867

    Became Nasmyth, Wilson and Company.

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  5. 1938

    Last locomotives built.

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  6. 7 November 1940

    Formally wound up.

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Steam locomotives

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

Class Number Years
B15 Class151889

References

'Builders of Steam Locomotives that were in service during 20th Century', Mike Quirk, 2006
'Nasmyth, Wilson and Company', Wikipedia (accessed October 2026)