4-6-0 Class B1 Thompson LNER Profile and Models
61059 at Norwich Thorpe in January 1958. © Ben Brooksbank
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The Class B1 was designed by Edward Thompson for use on medium mixed traffic work on the LNER network. A huge number were built as the class were the equivalent to the highly successful GWR Hall and LMS ‘Black Five’ classes. The class had to be built to a budget due to WWII and post-war economies. The class were named after breeds of antelope which led to them being known as “Bongos”. The class were found to be all-round good performers and operated across LNER territory on all manner of freight and passenger services. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Steam |
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Builder |
Darlington Works |
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Build Date |
1942-1952 |
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Total Built |
410 |
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Tractive Effort |
26,878 lbf |
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Wheel Configuration |
4-6-0 |
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Operated By |
LNER |
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Main Duties |
Mixed Traffic |
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In Service Until |
1967 |
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Surviving Examples |
2 |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
LNER green
LNER black
BR plain black
BR green with early emblem
BR black with early emblem
BR black with late crest
Awaiting Categorisation
N Gauge
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Anchoridge (MGS Distributors) Ltd |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
KIT5 View |
LNER B1 Etched Brass Kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Crownline Model Products Ltd. |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
B1-CROWN View |
Thompson class B1 4-6-0 in BR black - built from a Crownline kit with Hornby B17 chassis | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
R30358 View |
Class B1 BR (Early) Mayflower 61306 4-6-0 Steam Locomotive | |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Kitbuilt (unknown brand) |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
KB632 View |
Class B1 61000 'Springbok' in BR Black | BR black with late crest |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Nu-Cast |
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Not set | Unpowered |
NC106 View |
Class B1 4-6-0 Kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Replica Railways |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
11011U View |
Class B1 4-6-0 in BR Black - Unnumbered | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Scratchbuilt |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
KB1216 View |
Class B1 4-6-0 61356 in BR black with early emblem - scratchbuilt body on Tri-ang chassis | Awaiting Categorisation |
| O Gauge (1:43 Scale) | Piercy |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
PMP943 View |
LNER Thompson B1 4-6-0 Kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
