The Woolwich is the only surviving locomotive from the Royal Arsenal.
Take yourself back to the very start of rail transport at the Arsenal; read about the company that built the locos, when and why they were commissioned, why they were decommissioned and what happened next.
Part I: Avonside Engine Co: The Beginning
Part II: Avonside Engine Co: The Second Chapter
Part III: Avonside Engines come to the Royal Arsenal
Part IV: The Royal Arsenal and Narrow Gauge
Part V: The End of Steam at the Royal Arsenal?
Part VI: The Fate of The Woolwich
This narrow gauge history of the Royal Arsenal was penned by Mark Smithers and Robin Parkinson. Sign up for further notifications on the right-hand column and never miss an installment.
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