The LNER Encyclopedia

I have added a large collection of photos of The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s allocated to Scotland During the mid-1920s, the LNER performed a series of B12 bridge tests on the former Great North of Scotland (GNSR) lines, due to an urgent need for greater power. Although the tests were successful, the GER's shortage was critical and transfers to the GNSR district did not take place until 1931 when the GER's shortage had been relieved. Transfers continued over the next ten years, resulting in 31 B12s allocated to Scotland by 1942. Initially these Scottish B12s were allocated passenger services between Elgin and Aberdeen. They were later also used on the coastal Elgin line, the Buchan section, and the Deeside line; and also operated goods and fish services The Scottish B12s would continue to work the heaviest of these services until the arrival of the Thompson B1s in 1947.
Most of the photos are taken at Kittybrewster shed and some at Ballater and Keith
Most of the photos are from the late 1940's and early 1950's

This 1st part features 61501-66524


61501 Kittybrewster




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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
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railway photographs from the last 100 years


61502 Keith 12th September 1953




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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
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railway photographs from the last 100 years
61502 Kittybrewster September 1948




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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
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railway photographs from the last 100 years


61502 Kittybrewster July 1949




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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
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railway photographs from the last 100 years

61502 Kittybrewster May 1951




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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
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railway photographs from the last 100 years

61504 still in LNER Green livery Kittybrewster September 1948



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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
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railway photographs from the last 100 years

61508 still in LNER green livery Kittybrewster 17th June 1949


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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
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railway photographs from the last 100 years

61511 still in LNER green livery Kittybrewster September 1948




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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
railway-photography.smugmug.com
railway photographs from the last 100 years


61513 still in LNER green livery Kittybrewster August 1952





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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
railway-photography.smugmug.com
railway photographs from the last 100 years



61521 Kittybrewster



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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
railway-photography.smugmug.com
railway photographs from the last 100 years
61521 still in LNER green livery



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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
railway-photography.smugmug.com
railway photographs from the last 100 years

61521 still in LNER green livery Kittybrewster October 1950




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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
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railway photographs from the last 100 years

61524 Kittybrewster turntable August 1957




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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
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railway photographs from the last 100 years

61524 still in LNER green livery at Ballater





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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
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railway photographs from the last 100 years



Neil

Excellent Neil. I just need to source a 7mm kit for one now!

John

I have added a large collection of photos of The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s allocated to Scotland During the mid-1920s, the LNER performed a series of B12 bridge tests on the former Great North of Scotland (GNSR) lines, due to an urgent need for greater power. Although the tests were successful, the GER's shortage was critical and transfers to the GNSR district did not take place until 1931 when the GER's shortage had been relieved. Transfers continued over the next ten years, resulting in 31 B12s allocated to Scotland by 1942. Initially these Scottish B12s were allocated passenger services between Elgin and Aberdeen. They were later also used on the coastal Elgin line, the Buchan section, and the Deeside line; and also operated goods and fish services The Scottish B12s would continue to work the heaviest of these services until the arrival of the Thompson B1s in 1947.

Most of the photos are taken at Kittybrewster shed and some at Ballater and Keith

Most of the photos are from the late 1940's and early 1950's




1 from the earlier batch that I missed

61511 at Keith



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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
railway-photography.smugmug.com
railway photographs from the last 100 years


This 2nd part features 61524-61563




61524 still in LNER green livery Kittybrewster September 1948



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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
railway-photography.smugmug.com
railway photographs from the last 100 years
61526 still in LNER green livery Keith June 1949




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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
railway-photography.smugmug.com
railway photographs from the last 100 years
61528 Ballater May 1950




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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
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railway photographs from the last 100 years
61529 still in LNER green livery61524 still in LNER green livery Kittybrewster September 1948




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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
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railway photographs from the last 100 years

61532 Ballater August 1952



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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
railway-photography.smugmug.com
railway photographs from the last 100 years



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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
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railway photographs from the last 100 years
61532 Inverurie works 12th September 1953



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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
railway-photography.smugmug.com
railway photographs from the last 100 years
61539 Kittybrewster August 1951



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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
railway-photography.smugmug.com
railway photographs from the last 100 years


61539 Kittybrewster August 1956



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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
railway-photography.smugmug.com
railway photographs from the last 100 years
61539 Kittybrewster September 1948



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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
railway-photography.smugmug.com
railway photographs from the last 100 years
61563 Kittybrewster July + August 1952



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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
railway-photography.smugmug.com
railway photographs from the last 100 years



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The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
railway-photography.smugmug.com
railway photographs from the last 100 years

Neil

I suspect the date on this one is wrong;

The S.D. Holden B12 (GER Class S69 / "1500"s) 4-6-0s in Scotland - Railway-Photography
railway-photography.smugmug.com
railway photographs from the last 100 years

61539 Kittybrewster August 1956

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but still a great shot. Exceptionally useful, thanks for posting.

John