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Vulcan Iron Works

Former American locomotive manufacturer

The Vulcan Iron Works, based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, manufactured railroad locomotives such as those shown in the illustration. The company was established in 1849 by Richard Jones.² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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Vulcan builder's plate — Photo: The original uploader was Slambo at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons³

The Vulcan Iron Works, based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, manufactured railroad locomotives such as those shown in the illustration. The company was established in 1849 by Richard Jones.²

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WikidataVulcan Iron Works on Wikidata
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Wikimedia CommonsVulcan Iron Works photo by The original uploader was Slambo at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 2.0

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