Beyer, Peacock & Company of Manchester

By Colin Alexander

Explore the legacy of Beyer, Peacock & Company, the Manchester-based locomotive manufacturer renowned for its Beyer-Garratt articulated locomotives.

This book chronicles the 112-year history of Beyer, Peacock & Company, from its founding in 1854 to its closure. Discover the company's iconic designs, including the 4-4-0T condensing engines for London's Metropolitan Railway, the Isle of Man's narrow-gauge 2-4-0 tank engine, and the powerful Hymeks for British Railways' Western Region. Learn about the firm's contributions to steam, diesel, and electric locomotives, and its global exports to 48 countries.

Featuring a variety of locomotives throughout the company's existence, this is a must-read for railway enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the industrial heritage of Manchester and the world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1445685876
• ISBN13: 9781445685878
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages