Archibald Sturrock
British railway engineer
Died when: 92 years 93 days (1107 months)Star Sign: Libra
Archibald Sturrock (30 September 1816 – 1 January 1909) was a Scottish mechanical engineer who was born at Petruchie, Angus, Scotland.He was locomotive superintendent of the Great Northern Railway from 1850 until c. 1866, having from 1840 been Daniel Gooch's assistant on the Great Western Railway.
Archibald Sturrock is often remembered for his unsuccessful experiment with steam tenders.However, his principal achievement was the opening of the Great Northern main line and the establishment of GNR's reputation for a reliable and comfortable passenger service from London to York and beyond.
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