Magnus Volk
(1851-1937)

inventor

Died aged c. 86

Magnus Volk FII (1851–1937) was a British inventor and pioneering electrical engineer. He is most notable for having built Volk's Electric Railway, the world's oldest operating electric railway.

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Commemorated on 2 plaques

Inventor Magnus Volk built Volk's Railway 1883 and lived here 1914-1937

38 Dyke Road, Brighton, United Kingdom where they lived (1914-1937)

Volk's Electric Railway, Brighton. The world's oldest electric railway opened on 4 August 1883. Constructed by pioneering electrical engineer Magnus Volk, the line still follows much of the original route. The continued operation of this railway is a tribute to his life and work

Seafront, Brighton, United Kingdom where they built (1882-1883)