[1] The company operated from the Hatcham Iron Works in New Cross, Surrey, and began building locomotives in 1848.

The four locomotives supplied by England, in 1863/64, to the Festiniog Railway, were the first truly successful narrow gauge 1 ft 11+1⁄2 in (597 mm) engines built.

It has since been restored cosmetically to a high standard, and has made appearances in London and elsewhere for publicity purposes.

Two more similar 0-4-0ST engines, to an improved design, were built in 1867, one of which, Welsh Pony, survives, and bought back to steam on the 27th of June 2020.

In 1869, England built the famous Little Wonder, Fairlies Patent articulated locomotive, also for the Ffestiniog Railway.