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B12 4-6-0 - 61572
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(Photo: Steve Allen)
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Brief
Outline
GER
originally introduced the Holden designed B12 Class in
1911. Subsequently it was rebuilt by Gresley to class
B12/3, with a larger boiler, round topped firebox and
long travel valves. Our engine - No 8572 - was completed
in 1928 and is now the only working inside cylinder 4-6-0
in Europe.
Key Facts
| Number |
61572 |
| Name |
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| Class |
B12 |
| Wheel arrangement |
4-6-0 |
| Company |
LNER |
| Builder |
Beyer Peacock & Co Ltd |
| Works No |
6488 |
| Built |
1928 |
| Owner |
M&GNJRS |
| Date of acquisition by
current owner |
1963 |
| Current Condition |
Stored out of service |
| Location |
NNR |
| Diary |
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| July 2007 |
Available for service
but will be withdrawn soon pending boiler overhaul. |
| August 2007 |
Stored out of service, pending boiler overhaul |
| August 2007 |
Society Chairman David (Harry) Harris announced the B12
Boiler Appeal at the AGM held on 18th August. A special Appeal
mail shot will be sent to members in the middle of September. |
| Autumn 2007/Winter 2008 |
Now in Weybourne Shed. Dismantling has started,
including removal of some smoke box internal
components. |
| February 2008 |
Almost stripped ready for an initial boiler
examination. The final operation of lifting the
boiler from the frames will take place when there is
more room in the sheds. |
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