William Norris (locomotive builder)

:For other people named William Norris see William Norris (disambiguation).

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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.

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July 2 - 1802 - January 5 - 1867 - American - Steam locomotive - Norris Locomotive Works - 4-2-0 - 1840s

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