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Born in [[Easington, County Durham]], he was the son of the Rector. A student and educated by [[George Stephenson]], he resultantly became involved in a number of Styephenson's projects, including the [[Grand Junction Railway]] and [[London and Birmingham Railway]].<ref name=SIndex/> |
Born in [[Easington, County Durham]], he was the son of the Rector. A student and educated by [[George Stephenson]], he resultantly became involved in a number of Styephenson's projects, including the [[Grand Junction Railway]] and [[London and Birmingham Railway]].<ref name=SIndex/> |
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He subsequently went into partnership with [[L.D.B. Gordon]], becoming Chief Engineer of the [[Newport, Abergavenny & Hereford Railway]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.transportheritage.com/find-heritage-locations.html?sobi2Task=sobi2Details&sobi2Id=387|title=Abergavenny railway station|publisher=transportheritage.com|accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref> where he drew the specifications for both the wrought iron [[Crumlin Viaduct]] and the stone [[Hengeod Viaduct]]. |
He subsequently went into partnership with [[L.D.B. Gordon]], becoming Chief Engineer of the [[Newport, Abergavenny & Hereford Railway]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.transportheritage.com/find-heritage-locations.html?sobi2Task=sobi2Details&sobi2Id=387|title=Abergavenny railway station|publisher=transportheritage.com|accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref> where he drew the specifications for both the wrought iron [[Crumlin Viaduct]] and the stone [[Hengeod Viaduct]]. After surveying the route for the [[Bedford and Cambridge Railway]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bedfordshire.gov.uk/CommunityAndLiving/ArchivesAndRecordOffice/NewsletterArticles/BedfordCambridgeRailway.aspx|title=Bedford and Cambridge Railway|publisher=Bedfordshire County Council|accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref> he was Chief Engineer for the London extensions for both the [[Midland Railway]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/John_Sydney_Crossley|title=John Sydney Crossley|publisher=GracesGuide.co.uk|accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref> and [[Great Central Main Line]], and later became involved in [[steel cable]] manufacture and installation.<ref name=SIndex/> |
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He died in [[London]] on 10 August 1894.<ref name=SIndex>{{cite web|url=http://www.steamindex.com/people/civils.htm#surnl|title=Charles Liddell|publisher=steamindex.com|accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref> |
He died in [[London]] on 10 August 1894.<ref name=SIndex>{{cite web|url=http://www.steamindex.com/people/civils.htm#surnl|title=Charles Liddell|publisher=steamindex.com|accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:40, 24 September 2011
Charles Liddell (1813 - 10 August 1894), was an English railway engineer.[1]
Born in Easington, County Durham, he was the son of the Rector. A student and educated by George Stephenson, he resultantly became involved in a number of Styephenson's projects, including the Grand Junction Railway and London and Birmingham Railway.[1]
He subsequently went into partnership with L.D.B. Gordon, becoming Chief Engineer of the Newport, Abergavenny & Hereford Railway,[2] where he drew the specifications for both the wrought iron Crumlin Viaduct and the stone Hengeod Viaduct. After surveying the route for the Bedford and Cambridge Railway,[3] he was Chief Engineer for the London extensions for both the Midland Railway,[4] and Great Central Main Line, and later became involved in steel cable manufacture and installation.[1]
He died in London on 10 August 1894.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Charles Liddell". steamindex.com. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
- ^ "Abergavenny railway station". transportheritage.com. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
- ^ "Bedford and Cambridge Railway". Bedfordshire County Council. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
- ^ "John Sydney Crossley". GracesGuide.co.uk. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
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