John Whitton | |
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 John Whitton, 1867-1870, by Sydney & Melbourne Photographic Company | |
| Born | 1820 |
| Died | 20 February 1898[1] Mittagong, New South Wales, Australia |
| Burial place | St Thomas Rest Park |
| Occupation | Civil engineer |
| Known for | Australian and English railway engineering |
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John Whitton (1820 near Wakefield, Yorkshire, England – 20 February 1898), an Anglo–Australian railway engineer, was the Engineer-in-Charge for the New South Wales Government Railways, serving between 1856 and 1890, considered the Father of New South Wales Railways.[2] Under his supervision, it is estimated that 2,171 miles (3,494 km) of railway around New South Wales and Victoria were completed. Whitton was responsible for the construction of parts of the Main Western railway line, in particular the section over the Blue Mountains and the Lithgow Zig Zag, and much of the Main Southern railway line.
- ^ "JOHN WHITTON". The Evening News. No. 9582. New South Wales, Australia. 21 February 1898. p. 4.
- ^ "Whitton Line". Improve Sydney Public Transport. Improve Sydney and Regional Railways. Archived from the original on 11 March 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2012.