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Walter Montgomerie Neilson
Born(1819-11-28)28 November 1819
Glasgow, Scotland
Died8 July 1889(1889-07-08) (aged 69)
Florence, Italy
Occupation(s)locomotive and mechanical engineer
Known forowner and manager of Neilson & Co

Walter Montgomerie Neilson (28 November 1819 – 8 July 1889[1])[2] was a Scottish locomotive and marine engineer and manufacturer. He was born in Glasgow, the son of James Beaumont Neilson, inventor of the hot blast furnace.[2][3] Walter was trained as an engineer in the Oakbank Foundry run by his uncle John Neilson.[2] He also worked in the St Rollox Engine Works in Glasgow. He was a President of the Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders in Scotland and a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Outside his professional career, he was involved in local politics, the military, and Freemasonry.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference GHobit was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b c "Death of Mr Walter Montgomerie Neilson". Glasgow Herald. 10 July 1889. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ^ "Hyde Park Locomotive Works, Springburn, Glasgow". The Engineer. Vol. XCI. London. 17 May 1901. pp. 493–504 – via Google Books.

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