Beyer, Peacock and Company, Charles Beyer, Richard Peacock, and Garratt Class Steam Locomotive No 2352 blue plaque

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1930 Garratt Class Steam Locomotive No 2352 Made by Beyer, Peacock and Company. Established in 1854 at Gorton, Manchester, the firm became world-renowned for its locomotives. Charles Beyer and Richard Peacock were founder members of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

  • Museum of Science and Industry, Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester

by Institution of Mechanical Engineers on 26 September 1985

Colour: blue

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Beyer, Peacock and Company

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Charles Beyer

Charles Beyer (1813-1876)

founder member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Richard Peacock

Richard Peacock (1820-1889)

founder member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Garratt Class Steam Locomotive No 2352

Garratt Class Steam Locomotive No 2352 (1930-present)

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