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Wason Manufacturing Company

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Former American rolling stock manufacturer

The Wason Manufacturing Company was a maker of Trolleys & Passenger railroad cars during the Progressive Era until the Great Depression. The company was founded in 1845 in Springfield, Massachusetts by Charles Wason (1816-1888) and Thomas Wason (1811-1870).2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1845Founded1
  • HeadquartersSpringfield1

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LOSSING(1876) p249 WASON CAR MANUFACTURING CO., SPRINGFIELD, MA
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The Wason Manufacturing Company was a maker of Trolleys & Passenger railroad cars during the Progressive Era until the Great Depression. The company was founded in 1845 in Springfield, Massachusetts by Charles Wason (1816-1888) and Thomas Wason (1811-1870).2

Products and brands

  • passenger railroad car
  • sleeping car
  • tram

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1845Founded Founded1

Sources

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