The B12 is a special locomotive. It’s the flagship of the North Norfolk Railway, and the jewel in the crown of the M&GN Joint Railway Society (the loco’s owners). Since returning to steam in 1995 the loco has created great interest and excitement across the country: what makes it unique is that it’s the only working British inside cylinder 4-6-0. But after 12 years of hauling thousands of happy passengers, the B12 is now in need of a overhaul.

join New Wandering 1500 Club

Often referred as 'fifteen-hundreds' by their crews, the title 'Wandering 1500' was adopted for a 260 mile railtour in 1963, organised by the M&GN Society, and hauled by none other than the B12. The title has since been taken on by the club which supports the loco, and with the impending overhaul we’re looking for your support.

When you join the club, you’ll be helping to support this unique locomotive, and by doing so gain advantage to a range of benefits:

B12 Shedmasters
This five-year membership offers a superb range of benefits:

• Two footplate experience days on the B12 during the membership term.*
• Annual Wandering 1500 Members' Day, including social, charter and photo opportunities and footplate visits.
• Free rides behind the B12 when it visits other railways (excluding main line tours).
• Annual Christmas card.
• Certificate of membership after five years.

B12 Shedmaster membership is restricted to 100 people. Membership is by a single payment of £550 on joining, or by 60 monthly payments of £10 by standing order every month for five years.

B12 Wanderers
This two-year membership is designed for supporters who prefer to
make a shorter commitment.

• One footplate experience day on the B12 during the membership term.*
• Annual Wandering 1500 Members' Day, including social, charter and photo opportunities and footplate visits.
• Annual Christmas card.
• Certificate of membership after two years.

B12 Wanderer membership is by a single payment of £300 on joining, or by 24 monthly payments of £12.50 by standing order every month for two years.

* Please note, if you sign the Gift Aid declaration you will not be entitled for footplate experience days.

Joining and Donating

If you are intestested in joining the Wandering 1500 Club, and would like an application form, please click here. Or if you would just like to make a donation to the overhaul of the B12, then click here.

Photos: Benjamin Boggis