Frederick James Rowan
Frederick James Rowan (* 1816 in Ireland ; † August 29, 1884 ) was a railway designer. Among other things, he was involved as an engineer from 1859 to 1872 in the construction of the first railway line in northern Jutland .
His son William Robert Rowan designed the Rowan steam engine in 1876 , which was used in many trams and as a Rowanzug in mountain railways and a copy of which was also delivered to Australia for Victorian Railways in 1883.
Individual evidence
- ↑ The London Gazette, October 1884 ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. (PDF; 178 kB)
- ^ A / S Scandia "Randers Jernbanevogn-Fabrik"
- ^ Rowan Steam Car
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| SURNAME | Rowan, Frederick James |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Irish railroad designer and inventor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1816 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Ireland |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 29, 1884 |