Ashford Railway Works was a locomotive and wagon repair and construction facility featured in Train Sim World. It was built in 1847 by the South Eastern Railway. The works were a major center for railway work in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
What did the works do?
- Built steam, diesel, and electric locomotives
- Built wagons
- Repaired and maintained locomotives and wagons
When did the works operate? Construction began in 1847, The locomotive workshops closed in 1962, The wagon works continued until the 1980s, and The works closed in 1982 – Exordium Gaming Chicago
What was the impact of the works?
- The works were a symbol of the arrival of engineering and industry in the Victorian era
- The works employed thousands of people, including their families
Ashford Railway Works Headquarters
Ashford, Kent in England
