Peckett 2000 Saddle Tank, Barrow Hill
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Peckett 2000 Saddle Tank, Barrow Hill
Image: © Dave Hitchborne Taken: 5 Apr 2009
This locomotive at the rear of the shuttle train just happens to be the same age as me. It was built in 1942 and worked for the British Sugar Corporation factory at Sproughton, Ipswich. Peckett is, Peckett & Sons Ltd, Atlas Locomotive Works, St George, Bristol. The 2000 refers to the works number. The train is about to leave the yard via the gates.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.276063
Longitude
-1.384512