PECKETT 0-4-0ST May (1370/1915) has been purchased for further use at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre (BRC). Originally bought by Dr Peter Beet for preservation at Steamtown, Carnforth, in 1975, May eventually passed to his son, Chris Beet, who has now sold the loco on. It has latterly been at Beamish.
A BRC spokesman said: “This purchase has only been made possible by the generous legacies left by Beverley Potter, Ron Thrift, Derek Mulquin and Forrester Sylvester, to whom we are very grateful. With seven years of its ticket remaining, this addition to our fleet will provide cover for Hunslet ‘Austerity’ 0-6-0ST No. 66 (3890/1964), allowing for washouts and maintenance, as well as taking the lead while No. 66 has its overhaul at the end of its ticket in 2025. It will also allow for works to continue on other loco and new overhauls.”