Electronics:
- Decoder-controlled firebox flicker (decoder sold separately)
- HM7000 21-pin sound decoder compatible
- HM7000 Power Bank compatible
- Powerful 5-pole skew-wound motor
Tooling:
- Raised Safari cab roof ventilator
- Double footstep arrangement
- Coal bunker with coal rails
- Flush-faced connecting rods
- Brass Ramsbottom safety valves
- 3’ 3” built-up chimney
- GNR tapered buffer stocks
Livery:
- GNR Plain Grey
- Semi-gloss with matt smokebox
- Accurate colours and typefaces
- Era 2
Hornby Recommends:
- Planked open wagons
- Van wagons
History
The Great Northern Railway introduced its ‘J13’ Class in 1897 as a development of the ‘J14’ 0-6-0ST designed by Patrick Stirling, dating from 1892. The new locomotives were overseen by Stirling’s successor, Henry Ivatt and differed in having a domed boiler of greater diameter. A total of 85 were built between 1897 and 1909 at the GNR’s Doncaster Works and by private contractors.
These would become the ‘J52’ Class under the LNER at the Grouping in 1923. No. 1252 was completed in December 1901 and became No. 4252/8851 under the LNER. It was withdrawn as BR No. 68851 from Colwick shed in May 1957 after 55yrs and 5 months’ service.
