​Recording the history of the World's longest continually operating railway works

Welcome to the revamped Wolverton Works online website. This is run on a non-commercial basis designed to inform those who are interested in railway history based around Wolverton. Website updated 5th December 2024​
This was the World’s first long distance intercity high speed railway, The London & Birmingham Railway. Wolverton Works was the engineering headquarters of this 112 mile line for two main reasons - it was almost mid way between the two cities and it was adjacent to the Grand Union Canal enabling bringing construction materials to the location

The Works has been operated by many owners since it opened for business on 17th September 1838 while the actual land and buildings are currently owned by property developers, St Modwen.

The Royal Train

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Wolverton has been home of the Royal Train since 1842 and Queen Victoria was a regular visitor to her refreshment and reading rooms there on her train journeys. This subject is explored in www.royaltrain.co.uk  
This is the top secret WW2 armoured King's Saloon.
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​Other pages on this website look at the history, operation and the buildings of Wolverton Works.

The Full Works Book

‘The Full Works’ is the most recent and official book published to commemorate the Works' 175th anniversary in September 2013. Details on how to obtain a copy priced £8.75 which includes postage, are here.

About Phil Marsh

Phil Marsh joined the railways in 1973 and hopes to hit half a century on the rails in 2023 all being well. He currently has many freelance rail industry based activities which can be viewed here. Phil also runs a range of fascinating talks throughout the year. More here>>