James Manson (1845–1935) was a Scottish engineer, born in Saltcoats, Ayrshire.
He then spent one year at Barclay Curle and Company, shipbuilders of Govan.
This was followed by five years at sea with the Bibby Line during which time he became a chief engineer.
His next appointment was as Locomotive Superintendent at the Great North of Scotland Railway but he returned to the GSWR in 1890 or 1891 and was appointed Locomotive Superintendent.
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