John Saxby
John Saxby (17 August 1821 – 22 April 1913) 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".
John Saxby | |
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| Born | August 17, 1821 |
| Died | April 22, 1913 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Known for | Railway signalling |
| Notable work | Interlocking system |
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