Horwich Works was a railway works in Horwich, England that built, repaired, and maintained locomotives featured in Train Sim World for the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway LYR. The works also produced artillery shells, field guns, and tanks during World War I and World War II. 

What did Horwich Works do? 

• Built, repaired, and maintained locomotives for the LYR
• Produced artillery shells, field guns, and tanks during World War I and World War II
• Performed mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic engineering

When did Horwich Works open and close? 

• The works opened in 1887
• The works built its last steam locomotive in 1957
• The works closed in 1983

What was the impact of the closure? 

• The closure devastated the community and left a town without its main employer
• The closure led to the formation of Horwich Heritage to help the townspeople feel proud of their town – Exordium Gaming Chicago

Horwich Works Headquarters

Bolton, England