George Henry Wood (railway director)

George Henry Wood was the secretary and later director of the Isle of Man Railway. He was named secretary of the Railway in 1870 upon its founding and took an active role in establishing the company, including the acquisition of permits for construction of the railway and land procurement. In 1875, Wood became director of the railway.[1]

Wood was honoured by having their tenth steam locomotive named after him in 1905; this locomotive is still in service today. His grave is in the churchyard at Onchan on the island.

References

  1. ↑ "1898 Portraits". Isle of Man Examiner Journal. Retrieved 15 March 2009.
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