Reid Antony Railton blue plaque
Overview
Reid Antony Railton blue plaque is recorded as Blue plaque in England Elmbridge. This blue commemorative plaque records: Reid Antony Railton 1895-1977 Educated at Rugby and Manchester University. G.P.Thomas at Leyland Motors Later Chief Engineer and Consultant at Thomson & Taylor he developed many cars including the Brooklands Riley, ERA and Railton.
Why it was made
The saved account records: This blue commemorative plaque records: Reid Antony Railton 1895-1977 Educated at Rugby and Manchester University.
People and events
The saved account records: G.P.Thomas at Leyland Motors Later Chief Engineer and Consultant at Thomson & Taylor he developed many cars including the Brooklands Riley, ERA and Railton.
How it worked
The saved account records: In 1929 he redesigned "Bluebird" for Sir Malcolm Campbell who raised theWorld Land Speed Record on three occasions.
What remains
The saved account records: In 1932/3 he built the Napier Railton track car for John Cobb, forever holder of the Brooklands Lap Record at 143.44 mph.
Why it mattered
Reid Antony Railton blue plaque matters because its inscription ties a person, group, event or old local practice to this exact place. The source records: Reid Antony Railton 1895-1977 Educated at Rugby and Manchester University. From 1914 to 1924 assistant to J. G.P.Thomas at Leyland Motors Later Chief Engineer and Consultant at Thomson & Taylor he developed many cars including the Brooklands Riley, ERA and Railton. In 1929 he redesigned "Bluebird" for Sir Malcolm Campbell who raised theWorld Land Speed Record on three occasions. In 1932/3 he built the Napier Railton track car for John Cobb, forever holder of the Brooklands Lap Record at 143.44 mph. Also for John Cobb he designed the… The importance lies in the life remembered here, not in the plaque as a piece of metal.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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