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A PECKETT’S STORY

80 Years of the Pocket Peckett

Diminutive Peckett 0-4-0ST No. 2012 Teddy is probably best known for its links to the famous steam cleric, the Reverend Teddy Boston. However, as the loco reaches its 8th birthday, owner Gary Boyd-Hope reveals more about the loco’s fascinating existence.
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