Beyer, Peacock and Company
A historic British locomotive manufacturer known for steam locomotives.
Last updated August 25, 2026
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Beyer, Peacock and Company was a major British railway locomotive manufacturer based in Manchester, founded in 1854 by Charles Beyer and Richard Peacock. It produced many notable steam locomotives, including the Beyer-Garratt type, contributing significantly to global railway development. The company closed in 1966.
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