John Urpeth Rastrick
(1780-1856)
Died aged 76
Wikidata WikipediaJohn Urpeth Rastrick (26 January 1780 – 1 November 1856) was one of the first English steam locomotive builders. In partnership with James Foster, he formed Foster, Rastrick and Company, the locomotive construction company that built the Stourbridge Lion in 1829 for export to the Delaware and Hudson Railroad in America. From the 1830s he concentrated on civil engineering with his major project from 1838 being the construction of the London and Brighton Railway.
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Commemorated on 1 plaque
Balcombe Ouse Valley Viaduct This viaduct was designed by the engineer John Urpeth Rastrick for the London & Brighton Railway. The architect David Mocatta was associated with the design. The structure comprises thirty-seven arches and was completed in 1842. It is listed Grade 2. Restored 1996-99
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