Ramsbottom, John
Other Business Names:
- Manchester & Birmingham Railway Co
- London & North Western Railway Co
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Professional services
Engineering consultancy services - mechanical
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John Ramsbottom,1814-97, was from 1842 Locomotive Superintendent of the Manchester & Birmingham Railway Co and, on its merger, London & North Western Railway Co, for much of the new business. From c1857 important in management of railway works at Crewe. Retired 1871. Subsequently consulting engineer. From 1883 consulting engineer to the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Co for whom he masterminded their new locomotive, etc, works at Horwich
Publications:
- English Patent System and Early Railway Technology, 1800-1852 by Murfitt, Stephen E
- John Ramsbottom. A Victorian engineering giant by Pennie, Robin
- John Ramsbottom, the Father of the Modern Locomotive by Hambleton, F C
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Manchester & Birmingham Railway Co
- London & North Western Railway Co
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
Sectors:
- Professional services Engineering consultancy services - mechanical
Notes:
John Ramsbottom,1814-97, was from 1842 Locomotive Superintendent of the Manchester & Birmingham Railway Co and, on its merger, London & North Western Railway Co, for much of the new business. From c1857 important in management of railway works at Crewe. Retired 1871. Subsequently consulting engineer. From 1883 consulting engineer to the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Co for whom he masterminded their new locomotive, etc, works at HorwichPublications:
- English Patent System and Early Railway Technology, 1800-1852 by Murfitt, Stephen E
- John Ramsbottom. A Victorian engineering giant by Pennie, Robin
- John Ramsbottom, the Father of the Modern Locomotive by Hambleton, F C