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Crewe Works Narrow Gauge Railway

Last remnant of the 18 inch gauge railway that ran through the LNWR Works and linked to Crewe Station via the "Spider Bridge'


Region:
Cheshire
Red Wheel Site:
Yes
Transport Mode(s):
Rail
Address:

Crewe Heritage Centre

Vernon Way

Crewe

Cheshire

 

Postcode:
CW1 2DB
Visitor Centre:
Yes
Website:

About Crewe Works Narrow Gauge Railway

The oldest remaining segment of the ramp which carried the LNWR Crewe Works narrow gauge railway from its original 19th century works site, across the tracks at the north end of Crewe station, and onto the station itself. The Heritage Centre is built on the site of the Grand Junction works, of which this ramp is now the only remaining structure.

The Red Wheel plaque was erected during the Covid pandemic and formally uneveiled on 4th July 2022 by Mayor of Crewe, Councillor Nan Walton and Chairman Crewe Heritage Trust, Gordon Heddon supported by Chairman of National Transport Trust, Stuart Wilkinson.

Located right in the centre of Crewe, Cheshire, on the site of the historic Old Works which was home to the original Grand Junction Railway Works.


By Car
Address: Crewe Heritage Centre, Vernon Way, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2DB

+ M6 Northbound - Junction 16
+ M6 Southbound - Junction 17
+ North Wales and Chester

By Train
Crewe station is the nearest train station to the Heritage Centre, just 1km from the museum.

National Transport Trust, Old Bank House, 26 Station Approach, Hinchley Wood, Esher, Surrey KT10 0SR