Wolverton Works
Visited in January 2014
A spur of the moment trip to Milton Keynes with a non-forum explorer, Special K, lands us in Wolverton Works. The trip didn't go too well;
we were spooked by the scuff of a foot on the floor above us followed by a ringing phone.
A week later and I'm back, I climb over and in to the works. I beckon for my accomplices to pass their bags over when I hear "you go on, we've
been spotted" Last week's visit teased my taste buds and I was desperate to get inside with what little daylight I had left.. I continued on
my adventure alone, promising them I wouldn't be long.
Set halfway between London and Birmingham, Wolverton works was established in 1838 and served as a check-point for safety inspections
before locomotives were allowed to continue the second half of their journey. Over the following years, trains were not only maintained
here but also built.
During the first world war, train carriages were converted to ambulance trains and it was also used by the ministry of munitions. During the
second world war all railway related works were put on hold whilst it was used to convert armoured trucks and repair various plane parts. If
you're interested, you can read up on the site on trusty wikipedia.
Part of the works remains active, parts have been replaced by a large Tesco's and housing development, what's remaining is right up my
street. I'll let my photos do the talking.
Visited in January 2014
A spur of the moment trip to Milton Keynes with a non-forum explorer, Special K, lands us in Wolverton Works. The trip didn't go too well;
we were spooked by the scuff of a foot on the floor above us followed by a ringing phone.
A week later and I'm back, I climb over and in to the works. I beckon for my accomplices to pass their bags over when I hear "you go on, we've
been spotted" Last week's visit teased my taste buds and I was desperate to get inside with what little daylight I had left.. I continued on
my adventure alone, promising them I wouldn't be long.
Set halfway between London and Birmingham, Wolverton works was established in 1838 and served as a check-point for safety inspections
before locomotives were allowed to continue the second half of their journey. Over the following years, trains were not only maintained
here but also built.
During the first world war, train carriages were converted to ambulance trains and it was also used by the ministry of munitions. During the
second world war all railway related works were put on hold whilst it was used to convert armoured trucks and repair various plane parts. If
you're interested, you can read up on the site on trusty wikipedia.
Part of the works remains active, parts have been replaced by a large Tesco's and housing development, what's remaining is right up my
street. I'll let my photos do the talking.