William Norris (locomotive builder)

William Norris (July 2, 1802 – January 5, 1867) was an American steam locomotive builder. He founded the Norris Locomotive Works and through this company pioneered the use of the 4-2-0 (the Norris type) locomotive type in America during the 1840s.

For other people named William Norris, see William Norris.
William Norris, Founder of the Norris Locomotive Works

In 1837, William Norris was elected as a member to the American Philosophical Society.[1]

References
  1. "APS Member History". search.amphilsoc.org. Retrieved 2021-04-09.


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