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John Saxby

English railway engineer (1821-1913) · Scientists · Died at 91

John Saxby was an English engineer from Brighton, noted for his work in railway signalling and the invention of the interlocking system of points and signals. He was later a partner in the firm Saxby and Farmer. He is regarded as "the father of modern signalling".

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About this person

Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1821 to 1913 · aged 91