Item #48825 BEYER, PEACOCK; LOCOMOTIVE BUILDERS TO THE WORLD. R. L. Hills, D Patrick.

BEYER, PEACOCK; LOCOMOTIVE BUILDERS TO THE WORLD

United Kingdom: Venture Publications, 1998. Later printing. Hardcover. Item #48825
ISBN: 1898432058

Later printing of the 1982 first edition. During Beyer, Peacock's 112 year existence, from 1854 to 1966, over 8,000 locomotives were built at its Gorton Foundry in Manchester, ranging from tiny 18 in. gauge works shunters to the giant Beyer Garratts, some of which were the largest steam locomotives in the world outside America. 304 pages with numerous photographs and illustrations, tables, notes, bibliography, index and errata sheet bound in the rear. Lower corners bumped, else fine in fine and bright dust jacket.

Price: $145.00