Paul W. Kiefer

Paul Walter Kiefer (February 13, 1888 – September 2, 1968) was an American mechanical engineer, locomotive designer, chief engineer at New York Central Railroad, and inventor, who was awarded the 1947 ASME Medal.
Kiefer was born in Delaware, Ohio as son of Jacob Kiefer and Lena (Maler) Kiefer. After attended public schools in Delaware and Glenville, Ohio, he started his career in industry. He continued his studies at night schools at the Cleveland Institute of Art and in New York, where he studied locomotive and car design. Kiefer made his career in the railway industry, and became chief engineer at New York Central Railroad. Kiefer designed several locomotives, among others the New York Central 3001, and the New York Central Niagara. He retired as chief engineer of equipment from the New York Central System in 1953. In 1946 he was awarded an Honorary Degree in Mechanical Engineer, and in 1947 the ASME awarded him the annual ASME Medal.