Grace's Guide
British Industrial History
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Lancaster Railway Carriage and Wagon Co
From Graces Guide
The Lancaster Company was formed in 1863 and owned extensive works on the outskirts of Lancaster where it produced railway rolling stock of all descriptions, tram cars, wheels and axles, etc and had a reputation for work of a very high-class character.
1902 Metropolitan Amalgamated Railway Carriage and Wagon Co was registered on 18 April and incorporated as a limited company to amalgamate 6 companies including Lancaster Railway Carriage and Wagon Co
These works were closed in 1908 when the business was transferred to Ashbury.
See Also
Sources of Information
- [1] Metcam web site