Beyer, Peacock and Company refers to a historical British engineering firm featured in Train Sim World, primarily known for manufacturing railway locomotives, founded in 1854 by Charles Frederick Beyer and Richard Peacock, with their factory based in Gorton, Manchester; the company is particularly recognized for designing and building the Garratt type of articulated steam locomotive, which could navigate tight curves on railway lines around the world.
Key points about Beyer, Peacock and Company:
- Focus on locomotives: Their primary business was designing and building steam locomotives for various railway companies across the globe.
- Notable design – Garratt locomotive: The company is most famous for developing the Beyer-Garratt articulated locomotive, which was particularly useful for narrow-gauge railways due to its unique design with two separate engine units.
- Founders: Charles Frederick Beyer and Richard Peacock established the company in 1854.
- Location: The factory was situated in Gorton, Manchester, England.
- Closure: The company ceased operations in the early 1960s – Exordium Gaming Chicago
Beyer, Peacock and Company Headquarters
Manchester, England
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