William Stroudley
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William Stroudley (6 March 1833 ā 20 December 1889) was an English railway engineer, and was one of the most famous steam locomotive engineers of the nineteenth century, working principally for the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway (LB&SCR). He designed some of the most famous and longest-lived steam locomotives of his era, several of which have been preserved.
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William Stroudley | |
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Born | (1833-03-06)6 March 1833 |
Died | 20 December 1889(1889-12-20) (aged 56) |
Resting place | Extra Mural Cemetery, Brighton |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Engineer |
Engineering career | |
Discipline | Locomotive engineer |
Significant design | LB&SCR A1 and B1 classes |
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