Matthew Stirling (railway engineer)
Matthew Stirling (1856–1931) was Locomotive Superintendent of the Hull & Barnsley Railway (H&BR). Matthew Stirling was born in Kilmarnock on 27 November 1856. He was the son of Patrick Stirling, the nephew of James Stirling, and grandson of Robert Stirling – all of whom were also famous mechanical engineers.
Matthew Stirling | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 November 1856 Kilmarnock, Scotland |
| Died | 5 October 1931 (aged 74) Kingston upon Hull, England |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Parent | Patrick Stirling |
| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | Locomotive engineer |
| Employer(s) | Hull & Barnsley Railway |
Career edit
Matthew was appointed Locomotive Superintendent of the H&BR on 13 May 1885. His first locomotive design was the H&BR Class B 0-6-0 tender locomotive (1889). This later became LNER Class J23. A larger and more modern version of the Class B was developed later. This was designated H&BR Class L, and later became LNER Class J28. Matthew Stirling's locomotive designs often incorporated the design traditions established by his father, including domeless boilers. His powerful H&BR Class A (LNER Class Q10) 0-8-0 freight locomotives were heavily used during World War I.
- List of locomotive designs
| H&BR class | LNER class | Wheels | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | J23[1] | 0-6-0 | 1889 |
| G2 | J80[2] | 0-6-0T | 1892 |
| F2 | N12[3] | 0-6-2T | 1901 |
| G3 | J75[4] | 0-6-0T | 1901 |
| A | Q10[5] | 0-8-0 | 1907 |
| J | D24[6] | 4-4-0 | 1910 |
| L | J28[7] | 0-6-0 | 1911 |
| F3 | N13[8] | 0-6-2T | 1913 |
The LNER Class N13s survived into the British Railways era and the last locomotive, No. 69114, was withdrawn in 1956.
Retirement and death edit
He retired in 1922 when the H&BR was taken over by the North Eastern Railway (NER). Stirling died on 5 October 1931 in Hull, aged 75.
References edit
- ^ "The M.Stirling J23 (H&BR Class B) 0-6-0 Locomotives". Lner.info. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
- ^ "The M. Stirling J80 (H&BR Class G2) 0-6-0 Tank Engines". Lner.info. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
- ^ "The M.Stirling N12 (H&BR Class F2) 0-6-2T Locomotives". Lner.info. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
- ^ "The M.Stirling J75 (H&BR Class G3) 0-6-0 Tank Engines". Lner.info. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
- ^ "The Stirling Q10 (H&BR Class A) 0-8-0 Locomotives". Lner.info. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
- ^ "The M. Stirling Class D24 (H&BR Class J) 4-4-0 Locomotives". Lner.info. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
- ^ "The M.Stirling J28 (H&BR Class L,L1,LS) 0-6-0 Locomotives". Lner.info. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
- ^ "The M.Stirling N13 (H&BR Class F3) 0-6-2T Locomotives". Lner.info. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
External links edit
- Matthew Stirling
- Famous Stirling Family Members