The B12s were
considered by many to be the finest inside
cylinder
express
locomotives to grace Britain’s railways,
the original complement of 80
engines are now no more – save one.
Published by the
Society, this booklet celebrates the class
and 61572
in
particular. The locomotive was brought out of
retirement in 1963
for a 260-odd
mile railtour. Chris Bird and David Butcher
describe the
events that led
up to the tour and the tour itself. Dick
Hardy precedes
this with an
affectionate look at the class in BR days
and some of the
men who
crewed the engines. isbn 978-0-904062-56-4 |
32 pages
| 25 colour, 10
b/w photographs and tour map.
| 297mm x 210mm
| £7.95 plus £1.00 postage and packing
Free
postage and packing on this item for Society
members
The booklet is
to be published to co-incide with the
b12’s return to Norfolk – see this issue
of Joint
Line for
details.
Dick Hardy has
revisited his magazine articles for his
piece but it also includes new
material. David
Butcher’s article has been published
before but it is accompanied by
many
previously unpublished photographs and he
has added a newly written postscript.
Chris Bird
is a former chairman of the Society who was
intimately involved in the purchase
of the j15 and b12 and organised the
‘Wandering 1500’ railtour. His article
has been specially written.
