The LNER Encyclopedia

Does anyone know the painting details for B12s in the mid 1930s? The attached picture was taken at Gorton in 1933. The loco had worked cross country from East Anglia and was being prepared for its return. At this time B12s were painted in lined LNER green but I don't know whether the wheels and the footplate valance (as painted by Stratford) were plain black or green. The lack of a white line around the axle centre suggests that the wheels weren't painted green. Absence of this line on the bogie wheels is quite clear but is that proof-positive that they weren't actually green? The cab and boiler cladding are undoubtedly LNER green. Any informative comments would be much appreciated. DW

Ay up!

Just to throw a spanner in the gears - they may well be lined but the lining has been obscured by dirt if they are. That Hiker is pretty grubby.

There is a colour photo of a B12 in this condition somewhere and I'm as sure as I can be that the wheels are lined in the standard fashion. I'll see if I can find it.

Wheels and valances in this condition were lined green. Also guard irons on front buffer beam were red.