William P. Reid

William Paton Reid (8 September 1854 – 2 February 1932) was apprenticed to the Cowlairs railway works of the North British Railway in 1879 and was Locomotive Superintendent from 1903-1919. He was awarded a CBE in 1920. He was born, and died, in Glasgow, Scotland. Prior to his appointment, he had been Assistant Locomotive Superintendent to his predecessor, Matthew Holmes.

William P. Reid

William Paton Reid (8 September 1854 – 2 February 1932) was apprenticed to the Cowlairs railway works of the North British Railway in 1879 and was Locomotive Superintendent from 1903-1919. He was awarded a CBE in 1920. He was born, and died, in Glasgow, Scotland. Prior to his appointment, he had been Assistant Locomotive Superintendent to his predecessor, Matthew Holmes.