Model Details

Class B12 Locomotive

U.K.
8537

Class B12 Locomotive

Years Released: 2000 2001 2002 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.

Model: Class B12 Locomotive
Running Number: 8537
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 - 230mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2000 2001 2002

2000 2001 2002
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.

Model Ranking:
Current: 1088 - December 2023
Previous: 1030 - November 2023
Movement: (-58)

Model Year Details (3)

YEAR CAT MODEL
2000 R.2156A 2000
Class B12 Locomotive
2001 R.2156A 2001
Class B12 Locomotive
2002 R.2156A 2002
Class B12 Locomotive

Related Service Sheets (1)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
218 B12 Locomotive April 2000

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
2000 This Holden designed mixed traffic loco was rebuilt by Sir Nigel Gresley in the 1930’s and was equally at home hauling express passenger trains or freight. This model is superbly lined in true LNER style and includes fine scale, blackened wheels and hand rails to enhance the whole appearance of the prototype. The Type 7 motor is incorporated into the loco chassis leaving space in the tender for the mechanism that supplies the steam sound effect when the B12 is in motion.
2001 This Holden designed mixed traffic loco was rebuilt by Sir Nigel Gresley in the 1930’s and was equally at home hauling express passenger trains or freight. This model is superbly lined in true LNER style and includes fine scale, blackened wheels and hand rails to enhance the whole appearance of the prototype. The Type 7 motor is incorporated into the loco chassis leaving space in the tender for the mechanism that supplies the steam sound effect when the B12 is in motion.
2002 This Holden designed mixed traffic loco was rebuilt by Sir Nigel Gresley in the 1930’s and was equally at home hauling express passenger trains or freight. This model is superbly lined in true LNER style and includes fine scale, blackened wheels and hand rails to enhance the whole appearance of the prototype. The Type 7 motor is incorporated into the loco chassis leaving space in the tender for the mechanism that supplies the steam sound effect when the B12 is in motion.

Motor Information

YEAR MOTOR
2000 Type 7
2001 Type 7
2002 Type 7

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
2000 £49.99
2002 £51.00

Catalogue Images (3)

R.2156A - Class B12 Locomotive - 2000
R.2156A Class B12 Locomotive - 2000

R.2156A - Class B12 Locomotive - 2001
R.2156A Class B12 Locomotive - 2001

R.2156A - Class B12 Locomotive - 2002
R.2156A Class B12 Locomotive - 2002


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