| | Born in Dundee in 1816, by 1840 Sutrrock was involved with Brunel and Gooch in running the Great Western Railway's Locomotive department at Paddington and subsequently in establishing the company's major works and new town at Swindon. Written by his great-great-grandson, Tony Vernon, this intimate biography offers an insight into both Sturrock's family and professional Life. Contents:
- Introduction
- 1 – Scottish Foundations
- 2 – Paddington and the Establishment of Swindon
- 3 – Expansion and Contraction at Swindon
- 4 – Establishing the GNR Locomotive Department
- 5 – Opening the Line to London 1850-51
- 6 – Expansion and Experimentation 1852-55
- 7 – Consolidation and Change on the GNR 1856-60
- 8 – Doncaster Citizen and Railway Adviser 1852-60
- 9 – The Later GNR Years 1861-65
- 10 – From GNR to the Yorkshire Engine Co. 1866-71
- 11 – An active retirement in Doncaster and London
- Appendix : Summary of Locomotives Operated by Sturrock
- References
- Sturrock Family Trees
- Bibliography
- Index
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