collection of objects and archives

Business records, including engineering drawings and photographs, and objects, relating to Beyer, Peacock & Co. Ltd, Gorton, Manchester.

Details

Category:
Railways
Object Number:
Y1966.24
type:
collection of objects and archives
credit:
Gift of Beyer, Peacock and Company Limited

Parts

Beyer, Peacock & Co. Ltd Foundry Sign

Beyer, Peacock & Co. Ltd Foundry Sign

Beyer, Peacock & Co. Ltd foundry sign, Manchester, c.1910.

Measurements:
overall: 50 mm x 240 mm x 2180 mm, 12 kg
Materials:
wood
Object Number:
Y1966.24.2
type:
sign
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Beyer-Garratt Presentation Plaque

Plaque presented in recognition of the manufacture of Garratt GL Class Locomotive No 2352 by Beyer, Peacock of Gorton by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Measurements:
overall: 480 mm x 580 mm,
Materials:
wood and ceramic
Object Number:
Y1966.24.3
type:
plaque
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Worksplate for Beyer Garrett locomotive

Worksplate for Beyer Garrett locomotive

Ovoid yellow/black sign for Beyer and Garrett locomotive, with British and Austrialian patents. Has central number missing, and states 'built under sub-contract by Societe Franco Belge, Rasmes France.' It is dated 1950.

Manufactured by Beyer Peacock & Company Ltd.

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y1966.24.4
type:
works plate
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Foundry Pattern Wheel

Beyer, Peacock & Co. Ltd foundry pattern wheel, Manchester, c.1910.

Measurements:
overall: 1800 mm x 100 mm x 1800 mm, 68 kg
Materials:
wood
Object Number:
Y1966.24.5
type:
pattern
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum