Description: B12s Remembered - the Class - the Tour of 69 - The Loco. Edited by Dennis Greeno Contributes, R H N Hardy, Chris Bird and David Butcher. The B12s were considered by many to be the finest inside cylinder express locomotives to grace Britain's Railways, the original complement of 81 engines are now no more - save one. That one is owned by the M&GN Joint Railway Society: its numbered 61752 when in BR lined black lined livery and 8572 when in LNER apple green. This booklet celebrates the class and 61572 in particular. The locomotive was brought out of retirement in 1963 for a 260 - odd mile railtour . Chris Bird and David Butcher describe the events that led up to the tour and the tour itself. Dick Hardy proceeds this with an affectionate look at the class in BR days and some of the men who crewed them. A4 Size 32 pages, Published by The M&GN Society. PLUSJ15s Remembered - History of the Class - The J15s at work - A Colour Album.Edited by Dennis GreenoThe 48-page book has 78 photographs, many in full colour, and includes the most comprehensive history of the class ever published by the Society, complete with a section about the 43 that went to France in the First World War. The book also contains R H N Hardy’s memories of the J15s in BR days, a colour album covering their latter years of service and informative captions for each photo.A4 Size 48 pages, Published by The M&GN Society.The Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway Society is the supporting registered charity for The North Norfolk Railway.
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