William Bouch
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William Bouch (/ˈbaʊtʃ/; 1813–1876) is famous for the steam locomotives he designed for the Stockton and Darlington Railway. In 1860, Bouch designed the first British standard gauge locomotives to use a 4-4-0 wheel layout which had earlier become popular in the United States.[1]
Family
William was a brother of Sir Thomas Bouch.
Preserved locomotive
One of Bouch's locomotives survives - NER '1001' Class No. 1275.[2]
References
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