The Power Of The B1s: OPC Power Series - Hardcover

Swinger, Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0860934454 ISBN 13: 9780860934455

Publisher: Crecy Publishing, 1994

Synopsis

The B1 class 4-6-0 mixed traffic locomotives were the LNER's equivalent of the LMS's "Black Fives", and in all probability were quite as successful, seeing service throughout the company's system, and beyond. Designed by Edward Thompson, Sir Nigel Gresley's successor, the first B1 appeared during World War II in December 1942, and construction continued through to British Railways' days, a total of 410 being completed. The early members of the class were named after breeds of antelope, the sixth being Bongo - which almost inevitably became used as a nickname for the type in general. The class survived almost to the end of steam on BR, the last working example being withdrawn in September 1967. Fortunately, two have been saved in preservation - No. 1306 "Mayflower" having been a popular locomotive with enthusiasts for many years, whilst the other nears completion in a major restoration programme from near-derelict condition.

Edition details

• Publisher: Crecy Publishing
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0860934454
• ISBN 13: 9780860934455
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 238