OO BR B12 Class 61516 Steam Locomotive Model delivers classic Great Eastern Railway express passenger performance detail for OO gauge railway modellers and collectors focused on pre-nationalisation East Anglian operations.
Featuring:
- GER heritage design: Captures the elegant pre-grouping B12 4-6-0 locomotive used for East Anglian express services.
- British Railways livery detail: Numbered 61516 with accurate post-nationalisation styling for mixed-era layouts.
- Fine locomotive detailing: Detailed valve gear, boiler fittings, and cab structure reflecting classic Edwardian engineering.
- OO gauge compatibility: Runs on standard 1:76 OO track systems with smooth layout performance.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate)
- Length: 26.9 cm
- Width: 3.6 cm
- Height: 5.0 cm
Technical Specifications
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Prototype: GER / LNER B12 Class
- Running number: 61516
- Wheel arrangement: 4-6-0 express passenger steam locomotive
- Era: Great Eastern Railway, LNER, and early British Railways operations
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic with metal detailing components
- Track compatibility: OO gauge (16.5mm)
- Couplings: Standard OO tension lock
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint and glue: Not required
- Recommended age: 14+
Perfect for OO gauge steam enthusiasts, East Anglian railway historians, and collectors building pre-grouping and early British Railways passenger layouts, backed by standard model railway build quality.
Why this locomotive matters
The B12 Class originated with the Great Eastern Railway and continued in service under the LNER and British Railways. It was designed for express passenger work on routes from London to Norwich and other East Anglian destinations.
61516 represents the later BR era, when older pre-grouping designs still handled secondary express services. These locomotives bridged the gap between Victorian engineering and mid-20th-century railway operations.
You would typically see B12s working regional expresses, stopping services, and mixed-traffic passenger duties across East Anglia before full diesel replacement.
How to use it
Place on OO gauge track and pair with period coaching stock for East Anglian express or secondary passenger formations. It also suits heritage and mixed-era layouts. No assembly, paint, or glue required.
This is a detailed OO scale model locomotive. It is not a toy and should be handled with care due to fine detailing.