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Class B12/3 Locomotive

8579

Class B12/3 Locomotive

Years Released: 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 5 years.

Model: Class B12/3 Locomotive
Running Number: 8579
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Class B12/3

Designer: S.D. Holden
Class Information: The B12 class was designed by the Great Eastern Railway to replace older 4-4-0 Claud Hamilton designs on express passenger workings. The design was to become the last inside cylinder 4-6-0 to remain in service on British Railways. More...
Weight: 109 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler

Model Information: Length - 9 1/16 inches - 23cm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

1996 1997 1998

1999 2000

1996 1997 1998

1999 2000

Company: L.N.E.R. - London & North Eastern Railway
Logo: L.N.E.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947

Livery: L.N.E.R. Apple Green

Livery Details: Apple green with black and white lining and gold lettering.
Company Information: The second biggest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Some very famous locomotives were designed and operated by the L.N.E.R. including the Flying Scotsman and the Mallard.

Model Ranking:
Current: 536 - December 2023
Previous: 757 - November 2023
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Model Year Details (5)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1996	R.284	Class B12/3 Locomotive
1997	R.284	Class B12/3 Locomotive
1998	R.284	Class B12/3 Locomotive
1999	R.284	Class B12/3 Locomotive
2000	R.284	Class B12/3 Locomotive

Train Sets Included In (1)

YEARS	TRAIN SET
1999 2000	Steam Freight Set

Related Service Sheets (1)

NO	SERVICE SHEET NAME	ISSUE DATE
218	B12 Locomotive	April 2000

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
1996	This J Holden designed mixed traffic locomotive was rebuilt by Gresley in the 1930s. this class of locomotive was equally at nome hauling express passenger trains as well as freight style pick-up duties. Completely refurbished plus other additional detailing, this Hornby favourite is powered by a Type 7 motor. Suitable coaches R.477, R.488 and R.430.
1997	Designed by J. Holden and rebuilt by Gresley in the 1930s, this class of locomotive was used in equal measure for hauling express passenger trains and freight pick-up duties. A class which was always a Hornby favourite, it is presented here in fully refurbished form appropriate to the heyday of the L.N.E.R. It has many extra details including a steam sound built into the tender which operates when the loco is in motion. Powered by a Type 7 motor.
1998	Designed by J. Holden and rebuilt by Gresley in the 1930s, this class of locomotive was used in equal measure for hauling express passenger trains and freight pick-up duties. A class which was always a Hornby favourite, it is presented here in fully refurbished form appropriate to the heyday of the L.N.E.R. It has many extra details including a steam sound built into the tender which operates when the loco is in motion. Type 7 motor in the locomotive.