Hornby R30136

LNER, Class B17/5 4-6-0, 2859 'East Anglian' - Era 3

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

The 4-6-0 B17 was one of the underrated workhorses of the LNER. In a company with such heavy hitters as the A3 and A4 locomotives it is easy to see why some less visually impressive locomotives may be overlooked, but the importance of some of these other models should not be understated. 

The B17 was born out of necessity, the Great Eastern Main Line between London and Norfolk had weight restrictions littered across the route that the larger pacifics exceeded, while the B12 class of locomotives that worked the route were struggling to keep up with the demand for longer and more intense services. 

In total 73 examples of the class were built and 73 examples were scrapped. As of 2023, there is a project being undertaken to complete a new built B17, 61673 Spirit of Sandringham.


In September 1937 the LNER introduced their East Anglian service, with the first train departing on the 27th. To celebrate this service, and to bring the locomotives more in line with several other recent LNER services which were all hauled by A4 locomotives two examples of the class were fitted with A4 style streamlining. These were designated the B17/5s.


'East Anglian' started out life as 2859 Norwich City, before gaining its streamlining under the LNER in 1937. The locomotive retained this streamlined shell into BR ownership until 1949 when the locomotive was rebuilt as a B17/6 in line with much of its classmates. The locomotive would go on to be withdrawn in March 1960 wearing the BR number of 61659 and was not preserved.


This model of the B17 includes a newly tooled body with full 'clothing' and cab detail. The locomotive features a 5 pole motor with flywheel and couples to rolling stock via NEM couplings front and rear.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R30136
GTIN
5055286698156
RRP
£274.99
Catalogue
2023 Range
Release date
2023

Model details

DCC status
DCC Ready 21 pin socket
Finish
Painted
Gauge
OO
Motor
5 Pole Skew wound
Colour
Green
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Livery
LNER green
Coupling
NEM + Tension Lock
Name
East Anglian
Buffers
Sprung Metal Buffers
Running number
2859

Prototype information

Locomotive class*
B17 Class
Operator
LNER
Motive power
Steam
Wheel arrangement
4-6-0
Designer
Sir Nigel Gresley
Built
1928 to 1937
Built by
North British Locomotive Co Darlington Works R. Stephenson & Co
Total produced
2

* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

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