James Stirling (engineer, born 1835)
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James Stirling (1835–1917) was a Scottish mechanical engineer. He was Locomotive Superintendent of the Glasgow and South Western Railway and later the South Eastern Railway. Stirling was born on 2 October 1835, a son[1] of Robert Stirling, rector of Galston, East Ayrshire.[1]
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James Stirling (1835–1917) | |
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Born | (1835-10-02)2 October 1835 Galston, East Ayrshire, Scotland |
Died | 12 January 1917(1917-01-12) (aged 81) Ashford, Kent, England |
Nationality | Scottish |
Occupation | Engineer |
Parent | Robert Stirling |
Engineering career | |
Discipline | Locomotive engineer |
Employer(s) | Glasgow and South Western Railway South Eastern Railway |
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