Hornby R30136 LNER Class B17/5 2859 East AnglianHornby R30136 LNER Class B17 5 2859 East Anglian The 4 6 0 B17 was one of the underrated workhorses of the LNER. In a company with such heavy hitters as the A3 and A4 locomotives it is easy to see why some less visually impressive locomotives may be overlooked, but the importance of some of these other models should not be understated. The B17 was born out of necessity, the Great Eastern Main Line between London and Norfolk had weight restrictions