So many orders for locomotives were received that Robert proposed in 1831 to open a second locomotive works and after it was agreed that the Stephenson name would not be attached to any other works what to become the Vulcan Foundry was developed at Newton-le-Willows.
So many orders for locomotives were received that Robert proposed in 1831 to open a second locomotive works and after it was agreed that the Stephenson name would not be attached to any other works. These other works to become the Vulcan Foundry was developed at Newton-le-Willows.