Engine Companies - Their Histories & Current Information

 

Mirrlees Blackstone

A brief history of the Mirrlees Blackstone company, listing the major events in its history. It includes a selection of engine photographs.

 

MAN B & W Limited

The official website of MAN B & W Ltd, which carries information on the current Ruston, Paxman and Mirrlees Blackstone product ranges.

 

The Vulcan Foundry
at Newton-le-Willows

A history of the world famous Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows and it's place in the history of Ruston & Hornsby.

 

A History of the Vulcan Foundry

 

A different perspective on the story by local historian Steven Dowd.

The National Gas & Oil Engine Company

A brief history of the National Company.

 

Ruston & Hornsby
of Lincoln

Ray Hooley's 'Ruston & Hornsby Engine Pages', giving a history of the Company. The site also carries useful information on the dates when particular Ruston engine types were in production.

Davey, Paxman & Co,
of Colchester

 

Richard Carr's 'Paxman Pages'. The most comprehensive coverage of Paxman's history and achievements to be found on the internet.

 

Russell Newbery®

Russell Newbery Register's "History Pages" giving two excellent chapters with the promise of more to come.

Doxford Engines

 

Doxford Engine Friends Association have an interesting history of the company on their site.

 

Bamford Engines

 

Tribute to the Bamford Engine and Machinery Group, who were based at Uttoxeter in Staffordshire and went on to achieve world-wide recognition for their equipment.

Villiers Engineering Co Ltd

 

Tells the story of the company from its origins of making bicycles through to producing engines.

 

Fowler & Wolseley Engines

 

Site that hosts information on Wolseley and Fowler engines including company history and dating help. 

 

 

 

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