Crewe Works is a former railway engineering facility in Crewe, Cheshire, UK. It was once a major railway workshop that built and maintained steam, electric, and diesel locomotives featured in Train Sim World.
History:
- The Grand Junction Railway opened Crewe Works in March 1843.
- The works expanded to become one of the world’s largest railway workshops.
- The works were owned by the London and North Western Railway (LNWR), the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS), British Rail, and ADtranz.
- In the 1980s, much of the engineering works were closed.
Locomotives:
- The first steam locomotive built at Crewe Works was Locomotive No 32 Tamerline in 1843.
- Crewe Works produced the “Princess” and “Coronation” Pacifics.
- Crewe Works produced Standard designs and Modern Traction.
Other features:
- Crewe Works had a minimum-gauge internal tramway system that used locomotive-propelled vehicles.
- Crewe Works also supplied gas and domestic water to the town.
Legacy:
- The Crewe Heritage Centre is located on the site of the former Crewe Old Works – Exordium Gaming Chicago
Crewe Works Headquarters
Cheshire, England
