Hornby National Coal Board, Peckett B2 Class, 0-6-0ST, 1455 -
Era 3
Product Code: R3695X
Production Details:
Hornby National Coal Board, Peckett B2 Class, 0-6-0ST, 1455 - Era 3.
Length: 97mm, DCC Type: DCC Fitted, Period: Era 3 (1923 - 1947), Operator/Livery:
National Coal Board, Class: Peckett B2 Class, Designer: Peckett, Entered Service: 1918,
Minimum Curve: R1, Motor: 3 Pole Skew Wound, Wheel Configuration: 0-6-0ST. Peckett 1455
was built in 1918 for the Ryhope Coal Co. Ltd, being used across the extensive railway
system. In 1947, when the coal mines were nationalised, Ryhope Colliery became part of
the Northern Division, Area No. 1 and 1455 was transferred into NCB ownership, remaining
there until the colliery closed in December 1966.
Discontinued