Aberdeen Iron Works
Location type
WorksName and dates
Aberdeen Iron Works (1845-1893)Description
This works was located in the north of Aberdeen Harbour. The former works building, in York Place, still stands. It was the works of William Simpson & Co.
1847 The works produced locomotive no 1 for the Aberdeen Railway. Around six 0-4-2s were manufactured for the company.
1849 Works closed?
1851 Two locomotives for the Stirling and Dunfermline Railway.
1864 Works taken over by Hall, Russell & Co.
1868 Works builds its first ship - the Kwang Tung is built for the Imperial Chinese Navy.
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Foundry Blacksmiths Locomotive manufacturer Engine maker| Nearby stations Aberdeen Waterloo Aberdeen Guild Street Aberdeen Schoolhill Aberdeen Ferryhill Hutcheon Street Aberdeen Kittybrewster Kittybrewster [1st] Kittybrewster [2nd] Holburn Street Ruthrieston Bridge of Don Don Street Woodside [GNSR] Persley | Footdee Iron Works Aberdeen Waterloo Quay Aberdeen Engineering Works Sandislands Chemical Works Aberdeen Blaikie^s Quay Aberdeen Gas Works Aberdeen Regent Quay Aberdeen Albert Quay Aberdeen Regent Bridge Aberdeen Jamieson^s Quay Aberdeen Trinity Quay Deeside Goods Tourist/other Aberdeen Victoria Dock Aberdeen Albert Basin Aberdeen Harbour |
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