Model Details
Class B12 Locomotive
61572
Years Released:
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1969c
1970
1971
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 8 years.
Running Number: 61572
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: ---
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1964 1965
1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971
1969c
 1964 1965 |
 1966 1967 1968 1969 1969c 1970 1971 |
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Black
Livery Details: Black with red and white lining.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 41 - September 2025
Previous: 58 - August 2025
Movement:
(+17)
Model Year Details (8)
Train Sets Included In (3)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1971 | Express Goods Set |
| 1965 | Holiday Express Train Set |
| 1964 | Local Passenger Train Set |
Related Service Sheets (3)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Chassis & Bogie - R.150 | August 1963 |
| 38 (Addendum) | Chassis & Bogie - R.150 with Addendum | June 1964 |
| 69 | Class 37 Locomotive - R.751 | April 1968 |
Model Photos & Notes (2)
| DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 2007 | Information | 61572 In Preservation | A.M.Sinclair |
| 1 Dec 2014 | Photo | Class B12 British Railways 61572 | Trev Kempson |
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1964 | Synchrosmoke smoke generator and crew. |
| 1965 | Synchrosmoke smoke generator and crew. |
| 1966 | Synchrosmoke smoke generator and crew. |
| 1967 | Synchrosmoke smoke generator and crew. |
| 1968 | Synchrosmoke smoke generator and crew. |
| 1969 | Synchrosmoke smoke generator and crew. |
| 1969c | Fitted smoke, magnadhesion and crew. |
| 1970 | Locomotive includes smoke generator and crew. |
| 1971 | Not available separately in 1971, available in the Express Goods Set only. Catalogue image is from the 1970 catalogue. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 49/6 |
| 1966 | 60/4 |
| 1967 | 61/- |
| 1970 | 77/- |
| 1971 | 86/- |
| YEAR | CAN PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1969c | $20.00 |
Catalogue Images (8)
R.150S Class B12 Locomotive - 1964
R.150S Class B12 Locomotive - 1965
R.150S Class B12 Locomotive - 1966
R.150S Class B12 Locomotive - 1967
R.150S Class B12 Locomotive - 1968
R.150S Class B12 Locomotive - 1969
R.150S Class B12 Locomotive - 1969c
R.150S Class B12 Locomotive - 1970
R.150 Class B12 Locomotive - 1971
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