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Matthew Holmes (engineer)

Matthew Holmes (born in Paisley in 1844 and died in Lenzie on 3 July 1903) was Locomotive Superintendent of the North British Railway from 1882 to 1903.[1][2]

Matthew Holmes
Born1844
Died3 July 1903
NationalityScottish
OccupationEngineer
Engineering career
DisciplineMechanical engineering
ex-NBR Holmes class D (LNER J83) 0-6-0T at Bathgate Locomotive Depot in 1962

The office had two deputies, the senior known as Assistant Locomotive Superintendent and Chief Draughtsman, the junior known as Assistant Locomotive Superintendent. Throughout his incumbency, Holmes's Assistant Locomotive Superintendent and Chief Draughtsman was Robert Chalmers. Various men held the position of Assistant Locomotive Superintendent, the last to do so being William Paton Reid. Holmes was succeeded in office by Reid. Later, Reid was to be succeeded by Robert Chalmers' son, Walter.

Locomotive Designs edit

Locomotives designed by Holmes include:

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Matthew Holmes". Lner.info. 3 July 1903. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
  2. ^ "William Paton Reid (& son) & Matthew Holmes & Walter Chalmers". Steamindex.com. Matthew Holmes. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
  3. ^ "The Holmes J36 (NBR Class C) 0-6-0 Locomotives". Lner.info. 23 March 1967. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
  4. ^ "The Holmes J83 (NBR Class D) Locomotives". Lner.info. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
  5. ^ "The Holmes D31 (NBR Class M) 4-4-0 Locomotives". Lner.info. 3 February 1951. Retrieved 19 June 2012.


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