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Eli H. Janney

American mechanical engineer (1831-1912) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 80 · Born 195 years ago today

Eli Hamilton Janney was the inventor of the modern knuckle coupler that replaced link and pin couplers on North American railroads.

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1831 to 1912 · aged 80