Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns
- Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns
Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns Ltd (RSH) was a locomotive builder with works in North East England.
The company was formed in September 1937 when Robert Stephenson and Company, which was based in Darlington took over the locomotive building department of Hawthorn Leslie, based in Newcastle). The 'Goodwill' of Leeds locomotive builders Kitson & Co. was obtained in 1938.
RSH locomotive numbering began at 6939, this being the first number following the sum total of locomotives built by Robert Stephenson & Co. and Hawthorn Leslie, (6938).
RSH became part of English Electric in 1955.
Locomotive building at the Newcastle upon Tyne works ended in 1961 and at Darlington in 1964.
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References
*Industrial Railway Society : Various publications.
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