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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1844 |
| Died | 3 July 1903 |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | Mechanical 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.
Locomotives
Locomotives designed by Holmes include:
- NBR Class C, later LNER Class J36, 0-6-0 [3]
- NBR Class D, later LNER Class J83, 0-6-0T [4]
- NBR Class M, later LNER Class D31, 4-4-0 [5]
References
- "Matthew Holmes". Lner.info. 3 July 1903. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- "William Paton Reid, Matthew Holmes and Walter Chalmers". Steamindex.com. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- "The Holmes J36 (NBR Class C) 0-6-0 Locomotives". Lner.info. 23 March 1967. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- "The Holmes J83 (NBR Class D) Locomotives". Lner.info. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- "The Holmes D31 (NBR Class M) 4-4-0 Locomotives". Lner.info. 3 February 1951. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
| Preceded by Dugald Drummond |
Locomotive Superintendent (CME) of the North British Railway 1882–1903 |
Succeeded by William P. Reid |
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