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Named B1 Locomotives

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by neildimmer, Dec 11, 2012.

  1. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    I have added some new named B1 photos taken around Newcastle in the mid 1950’s & 1960’s
    61035 Pronghorn Gateshead depot
    B1 named Locos - Railway-Photography's Photos | SmugMug
    B1 named Locos - Railway-Photography's Photos | SmugMug
    61238 Leslie Runciman leaving Newcastle Oct 1956
    B1 named Locos - Railway-Photography's Photos | SmugMug

    61238 Leslie Runciman passes a Deltic Gateshead Mpd 1964
    B1 named Locos - Railway-Photography's Photos | SmugMug

    61244 Strang Steel Forest Hall station 1958
    B1 named Locos - Railway-Photography's Photos | SmugMug

    Neil
     
    neildimmer, Dec 11, 2012
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    nickt Member

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    B1's were sometimes referred to as Antelopes due to the names of many, though the final 17 (and 1 other) were named after people. Strang Steel is an odd name, sounding like the name of a company, but it's the surname of Sir Samuel Strang Steel, who was a big wig in the North East. Were those named directors of the LNER, like some A4's in the 1930's? It's notable that the locos were named in late 1947, shortly before nationalisation.

    The Thompson B1 4-6-0 "Antelope" Class
     
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