{"product_id":"oo-lner-b12-class-8572","title":"OO LNER B12 Class 8572","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO LNER B12 Class 8572 Steam Locomotive Model\u003c\/b\u003e delivers classic Great Eastern Railway express and secondary passenger performance detail for OO gauge railway modellers focused on early LNER and British Railways transition-era operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOriginal GER B12 design:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures the historic 4-6-0 locomotive used across East Anglian mainline and regional routes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLNER era numbering detail:\u003c\/b\u003e 8572 reflects its later service life under London \u0026amp; North Eastern Railway operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFine steam detailing:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes visible valve gear, pipework, and cab fittings for realistic period accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOO gauge compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Runs smoothly on standard 1:76 track systems for flexible layout use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinished Model Dimensions (Approximate)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 26.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 3.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 5.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype: LNER B12 Class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning number: 8572\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel arrangement: 4-6-0 express passenger steam locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Great Eastern Railway and LNER service period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Injection-moulded plastic with metal detailing components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack compatibility: OO gauge (16.5mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCouplings: Standard OO tension lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly: Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint and glue: Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended age: 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/b\u003e OO gauge steam modellers, East Anglian railway enthusiasts, and collectors building pre-nationalisation and early LNER passenger layouts, backed by standard model railway detailing quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this locomotive matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B12 Class served as one of the key express passenger locomotive types for the Great Eastern Railway and later the LNER. It operated across East Anglia, linking London Liverpool Street with Norwich, Cambridge, and surrounding regional destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8572 represents the LNER era identity of the class, when older GER locomotives continued to provide reliable passenger service alongside newer designs. These engines were essential for maintaining regional express connectivity before full modernisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou would typically see B12s working mixed passenger duties, secondary expresses, and regional services across East Anglia during the interwar and early British Railways periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace on OO gauge track and pair with period coaching stock for LNER or early BR passenger formations. It suits both historical and transition-era railway layouts. No assembly, paint, or glue required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a detailed OO scale model locomotive. It is not a toy and should be handled carefully due to fine detailing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46669655703708,"sku":"R30502","price":389.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/R30502.webp?v=1776131766","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyco.com.au\/products\/oo-lner-b12-class-8572","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}