Doncaster Works, also known as The Plant, is a railway workshop in Doncaster, England. It was established in 1853 by the Great Northern Railway and featured in Train Sim World.
What did Doncaster Works do?
- Built and repaired locomotives – Doncaster Works built and repaired many famous locomotives, including the Flying Scotsman, Mallard, Ivatt Atlantics, Gresley V2s, and Peppercorn A2s
- Built and repaired carriages – Doncaster Works built and repaired many types of carriages, including the UK’s first dining car, sleeping cars, and kitchen cars
- Built and repaired wagons – Doncaster Works built and repaired wagons
- Produced munitions and gliders – During World War II, Doncaster Works produced munitions and Horsa gliders for the D-Day airborne assault
When did Doncaster Works close?
- In 2007, Wabtec Transportation closed its part of the works
- In 2008, the main locomotive repair shop was demolished to make way for housing
What is Doncaster Works known for?
- Doncaster Works is known for building the Flying Scotsman, the Mallard, and the UK’s first dining car – Exordium Gaming Chicago
Doncaster Works Headquarters
South Yorkshire, England
