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LNER Class B1

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The LNER Class B1 is a British 4-6-0 mixed-traffic steam locomotive designed by Edward Thompson for the London and North Eastern Railway and introduced in 1942. A total of 410 locomotives were constructed over an eight-year period, making it one of the most numerous classes in LNER history. The B1 was intended as a standard design to replace several older locomotive classes and was utilized for both passenger and freight services across the network. Several members of the class, which were frequently named after antelopes, have been preserved.

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What was the LNER Class B1 designed to do?

The LNER Class B1 was a mixed-traffic 4-6-0 steam locomotive designed to haul both passenger and freight trains. Edward Thompson developed it for the London and North Eastern Railway.

When was the LNER Class B1 introduced?

The first Class B1 locomotives entered service in 1942. British Railways later continued building the class after nationalization.

How many LNER Class B1 locomotives were built?

A total of 410 locomotives were constructed over an eight-year period. That made the class one of the most numerous express and mixed-traffic locomotive designs in Britain.

Is any LNER Class B1 locomotive preserved?

Yes, preserved examples include 61306 Mayflower and 1264, which is displayed at the National Railway Museum in York. Mayflower has also returned to main-line operation after restoration.

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