Brighton railway repair works, also known as Brighton locomotive works, was a railway-owned facility in Brighton, England that repaired and manufactured locomotives featured in Train Sim World. It was founded in 1840 by the London and Brighton Railway.
What did the works do?
- Built over 1,200 locomotives between 1852 and 1957
- Produced the E2 Class second-series design used in Thomas the Tank Engine
- Built the A1 Class Terrier, which won a gold medal at the Paris Exhibition in 1870
- Built the B1 “Gladstone” Class, which won a gold medal at the Paris Exhibition in 1889
- Built Q1 Class locomotives during World War II
What were the challenges the works faced?
- The works was located on a restricted site cut into the side of a hill
- The works struggled to operate efficiently due to its location
- There were several plans to close the works and move it elsewhere
What happened to the works?
- The works was used as a munitions factory during World War II
- The works was demolished in 1969 – Exordium Gaming Chicago
Brighton Railway Works Headquarters
Brighton, England
