Vulcan Foundry

English Electric took over the Vulcan Foundry in 1955.

Based in Newton-le-Willows, UK.

Became part of

History

  1. 1832

    Opened as Charles Tayleur and Company.

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  2. 1847

    Became The Vulcan Foundry Company.

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  3. 1898

    Became The Vulcan Foundry Limited.

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  4. 1955

    Taken over by English Electric. See English Electric.

    Vulcan Foundry's own article says the purchase was finalised in 1957.Source

  5. 1970

    Locomotive manufacturing finished.

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  6. 2002

    Works closed.

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Steam locomotives

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

Class Number Years
A10 Fairlie - Originally A Class31877
A11 - Originally Large A Class11877
BB18¼ Class351950

References

'English Electric', Wikipedia (accessed October 2026)
'Builders of Steam Locomotives that were in service during 20th Century', Mike Quirk, 2006
'Vulcan Foundry', Wikipedia (accessed October 2026)