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Frederick Methvan Whyte | |
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| Born | 2 March 1865 |
| Died | 1941 (aged 75–76) Athens |
| Occupation | Mechanical engineer |
| Employer | New York Central |
Frederick Methvan Whyte (March 2, 1865 – 1941 Athens[1]) was a mechanical engineer of Dutch background who worked for the New York Central Railroad in the United States. He is most widely known as the person who developed the Whyte notation to describe the different wheel arrangements of steam locomotives in 1900.
In some railroad literature, he is referenced as "F. M. White," using the Anglicized spelling of his name. Further, some references also spell his middle name as "Methven."
- ^ Inkster, Ian (June 2017). History of Technology. ISBN 9781474237253.