10 1/4 SPRINGBOK

The Larger original locomotive *Springbok* was the first of the LNER Class B1 engines, built in 1942 to handle mixed traffic. Designed by Edward Thompson, the B1 series was created to be versatile and efficient, suitable for both freight and passenger services—ideal qualities given the demands of wartime Britain. *Springbok* set the standard for the subsequent 409 locomotives built in this class, demonstrating reliability and adaptability across various routes and conditions. This locomotive marked a significant step in the development of practical, all-purpose engines on the British railways.