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Benjamin Cubitt

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Benjamin Cubitt
Born1795
Died12 January 1848(1848-01-12) (aged 52–53)
NationalityBritish
OccupationEngineer
ParentJoseph Cubitt (1760-1829)
RelativesWilliam Cubitt (brother), Joseph Cubitt (nephew)

Benjamin Cubitt (1795 – 12 January 1848) was an English locomotive engineer. Born in Norfolk, he was the brother of William Cubitt[1] who was a consultant to the Great Northern Railway.[2] He was the first Locomotive Engineer of the GNR.[3] He took up the position in 1846, after having served as the head of the joint committee of the Brighton, Croydon and Dover Railways.[4]

Locomotives designed

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Biography

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See also

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Locomotives of the Great Northern Railway

References

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  1. ^ "William Cubitt - Graces Guide". www.gracesguide.co.uk. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
  2. ^ "William Cubitt - Graces Guide". www.gracesguide.co.uk. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
  3. ^ "Benjamin Cubitt". The Great Northern Railway Society. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
  4. ^ "Benjamin Cubitt - Graces Guide". www.gracesguide.co.uk. Retrieved 30 March 2025.

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