1816-1889. Born at Bedlington. Locomotive Engineer and Manager
Best-known works -
- Locomotive Assistant to Isambard Kingdom Brunel at GWR from 1837-64
- Laid out the original Swindon Works
- Designed locomotives Firefly 1840, Great Western 1846 and heavy 4-4-0ST design for use west of Exeter.
- Left GWR in 1864 to supervise laying of Atlantic cable but returned the next year as Chairman until his death[1]
Notes
- ↑ Chris de Winter Hebron, 50 Famous Railwaymen, 2005