James Stirling (1835–1917) | |
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Born | Galston, East Ayrshire, Scotland | 2 October 1835
Died | 12 January 1917 Ashford, Kent, England | (aged 81)
Nationality | Scottish |
Occupation | Engineer |
Parent | Robert Stirling |
Engineering career | |
Discipline | Locomotive engineer |
Employer(s) | Glasgow and South Western Railway South Eastern Railway |
James Stirling (1835–1917) was a Scottish mechanical engineer. He was Locomotive Superintendent of the Glasgow and South Western Railway and later the South Eastern Railway. Stirling was born on 2 October 1835, a son[1] of Robert Stirling, rector of Galston, East Ayrshire.[1]