Beyer, Peacock & Co

Based in Manchester, UK.

History

  1. 1854

    Founded by Charles Beyer, Richard Peacock and Henry Robertson; Gorton Foundry begun.

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  2. 1883

    Incorporated as Beyer, Peacock & Co. Ltd.

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  3. 1902

    Became a public limited company.

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  4. 1966

    All production ceased at Gorton Foundry, after 112 years.

    The company was sold to National Chemical Industries of Saudi Arabia in 1976 and last filed accounts in 1989.Source

Steam locomotives

Counted from the class rosters, so only engines that ran in Queensland are included.

Class Number Years
6D11½ Crane Class21902
Beyer-Garratt Class101950

References

'Builders of Steam Locomotives that were in service during 20th Century', Mike Quirk, 2006
'Beyer, Peacock and Company', Wikipedia (accessed October 2026)