Dugald Drummond
Dugald Drummond (1 January 1840 – 8 November 1912) was a Scottish steam locomotive engineer. He had a career with the North British Railway, LB&SCR, Caledonian Railway and London and South Western Railway. He was the older brother of the engineer Peter Drummond, who often followed Dugald's ideas in his own work.
Dugald Drummond | |
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Dugald Drummond | |
| Born | 1 January 1840 Ardrossan, Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Died | 8 November 1912 (aged 72) Surbiton, Surrey, England |
| Resting place | Brookwood Cemetery 51.299236°N 0.623569°W |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | Mechanical and Locomotive |
| Employer(s) | North British Railway Caledonian Railway London and South Western Railway |
| Awards | Telford medal (1896/7) |
He was a major locomotive designer and builder and many of his London and South Western Railway engines continued in main line service with the Southern Railway to enter British Railways service in 1947. He was awarded a Telford medal by the Institution of Civil Engineers in 1896/7 for a presentation on 'high pressure in locomotives'.
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