William Paton Reid | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 September 1854 |
| Died | 2 February 1932 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | Mechanical engineering |
| Employer(s) | North British Railway |
William Paton Reid, CBE (8 September 1854 – 2 February 1932) was apprenticed to the Cowlairs railway works of the North British Railway in 1879 and was Locomotive Superintendent from 1903 to 1919. He was appointed a CBE in 1920. He was born, and died, in Glasgow, Scotland.[1][2]
Prior to his appointment, he had been Assistant Locomotive Superintendent to his predecessor, Matthew Holmes.