John Saxby | |
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Died | April 22, 1913 | (aged 91)
Nationality | English |
Occupation | Engineer |
Known for | Railway signalling |
Notable work | Interlocking system |
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".[1]