Model Year Details
1972 - Class B12 Locomotive
8509
Model: Class B12 Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 8509
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: * (70-74) 7,750 solo models produced. (78-79) 16,000 solo models produced and 39,000 in sets.
Models Produced: * 62,700
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
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.
Running Number: 8509
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: * (70-74) 7,750 solo models produced. (78-79) 16,000 solo models produced and 39,000 in sets.
Models Produced: * 62,700
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
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.
Year: 1972
Catalogue Number: R.866AS
Year Information: Exhaust steam sound and Synchrosmoke smoke generator.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Tri-ang Hornby Model Railways - Edition 18
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 18th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £5.35
Aust Price List: $18.95
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 114 - May 2022
Previous: 89 - April 2022
Movement:
(-25)
Catalogue Number: R.866AS
Year Information: Exhaust steam sound and Synchrosmoke smoke generator.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Tri-ang Hornby Model Railways - Edition 18
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 18th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £5.35
Aust Price List: $18.95
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 114 - May 2022
Previous: 89 - April 2022
Movement:
(-25)
Model Year Details (7)
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1978 1979 | L.N.E.R. Heavy Goods Set |
Related Service Sheets (5)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Class B12 Loco Chassis & Bogie - R.150S | April 1968 |
| 86 | 4-6-0 Locomotive Chassis - R.759, R.765, R.866 | June 1974 |
| HR1978 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Front) | 1978 |
| HR1978 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Back) | 1978 |
| HR1978 C2 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Class 2) | 1978 |
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