R. Tom Sawyer
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Robert Thomas Sawyer (June 20, 1901 – January 19, 1986) was the inventor of the first successful gas turbine locomotive.[1]
He also assisted in development of the diesel locomotive while he worked for General Electric, which led him to be known as the "Father of the Diesel Locomotive".[2] Sawyer was the founder of what is now the modern-day International Gas Turbine Institute (IGTI),[3] and among industry professionals was known as "Mr. Gas Turbine".[4] Sawyer authored books about gas turbines, locomotives, and atomic power,[5][6][7][8][9][10] and was awarded three U.S. Patents.[11][12][13] The ASME established the R. Tom Sawyer Award[14] to honor him for advancing gas turbine technology in all of its aspects for over 40 years. The award in his name is the highest award given by the IGTI,[4] and is awarded annually at their international Turbo Expo.[15]