Throston Engine House was built between 1838-1840.

 

It contained a steam winding engine which hauled the coal waggons of the Stockton and Hartlepool Railway up 14ft to the staithes of the Hartlepool Railway.

 

The roof was originally flat and held a water tank.

The Engine house was redundant within 10 years with the development of the West Hartlepool Docks.