Leith Engine Works
Leith is not normally associated with loco works as the industry here was early and short-lived. The works were here on the south bank of the Water of Leith at Junction Bridge, where these modern flats now stand. Strangely it was not rail-served and locos would have been despatched by wharf. Fife's first locos left from here and crossed the Forth To Pettycur. The works were bought over by Hawthorn of Newcastle in 1846 for construction of 'kit' engines and I've seen it referred to as 'Hawthorn's Yard'.
Location: Leith Engine Works (former)
Original line: Hawthorn & Co
Photographer: David Panton
Contact photographer: David Panton
Date: 05/09/2015
Image number: 52510
