Arthur Henry Peppercorn (29 January1889 - 3 March1951) was the last Chief Mechanical Engineer of the London and North Eastern Railway. He succeeded Edward Thompson on 1 July1946. He retired in 1949, a year after nationalisation. January 29 is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1889 (MDCCCLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... March 3 is the 62nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (63rd in leap years). ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... LNER timetable for Autumn 1926 detailing the resumption of services after the General Strike. ... Edward Thompson could refer to several people: Edward Thompson (engineer), Chief Mechanical Engineer of the London and North Eastern Railway in the United Kingdom 1941–1946 Edward Thompson (author) Edward Thompson (actor), film work 1937–1941. ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) is a common year starting on Saturday. ...