The locomotive history of Charlie Strong's yard.

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The Brown Peckett

Entry posted by Ruston in A December 28, 2022

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This Peckett, believed to have been built circa 1920, was registered with the British Transport Commission and despite the steam ban arrived at the yard in 1973 under its own steam, via BR metals. It's former workplace was just up the line at Small Heath gas works. It was a regular performer at Strong's and was found to be useful in the winter months, with its Stones turbogenerator and large electric lamps. It had originally been built for Hadfields for use at their Sevastapol Works, in Sheffield.

In1977 a group of enthusiasts attempted to buy it, but found the frame was bent and it also required a new firebox. It disappeared soon after, presumed scrapped.