{"product_id":"oo-br-b12-class-61516","title":"OO BR B12 Class 61516","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO BR B12 Class 61516 Steam Locomotive Model\u003c\/b\u003e delivers classic Great Eastern Railway express passenger performance detail for OO gauge railway modellers and collectors focused on pre-nationalisation East Anglian operations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGER heritage design:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures the elegant pre-grouping B12 4-6-0 locomotive used for East Anglian express services.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBritish Railways livery detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Numbered 61516 with accurate post-nationalisation styling for mixed-era layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFine locomotive detailing:\u003c\/b\u003e Detailed valve gear, boiler fittings, and cab structure reflecting classic Edwardian engineering.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOO gauge compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Runs on standard 1:76 OO track systems with smooth layout performance.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinished Model Dimensions (Approximate)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLength: 26.9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWidth: 3.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeight: 5.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eScale: OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrototype: GER \/ LNER B12 Class\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRunning number: 61516\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWheel arrangement: 4-6-0 express passenger steam locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEra: Great Eastern Railway, LNER, and early British Railways operations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaterial: Injection-moulded plastic with metal detailing components\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrack compatibility: OO gauge (16.5mm)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCouplings: Standard OO tension lock\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssembly: Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaint and glue: Not required\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecommended age: 14+\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this locomotive matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e61516 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou would typically see B12s working regional expresses, stopping services, and mixed-traffic passenger duties across East Anglia before full diesel replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlace 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a detailed OO scale model locomotive. It is not a toy and should be handled with care due to fine detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46669655670940,"sku":"R30501","price":389.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/R30501.webp?v=1776131473","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyco.com.au\/products\/oo-br-b12-class-61516","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}