Model Year Details

1996 - Class B12/3 Locomotive

U.K.
8579


Class B12/3 Locomotive

Model: Class B12/3 Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 8579
Category: Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class B12/3
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
4-6-0
Model Information: Length - 9 1/16 inches - 23cm.
Models Produced: ---
Company: L.N.E.R. - London & North Eastern Railway
Logo: L.N.E.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
London & North Eastern Railway
Livery: L.N.E.R. Apple Green
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: 1996
Catalogue Number: R.284
Year Information: 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.
Model Motor: Type 7
Publication: Hornby Railways - 42nd Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 42nd Edition
Hornby Railways - 42nd Edition
Logo & Box Design:


UK Price List: £44.99
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---

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Model Year Details (5)

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