Bachmann 31-055

Class J72 0-6-0T 68680 in BR lined green livery with early emblem

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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

LNER J72 Class 0-6-0 Tank Locomotive, Running Number 68680 in BR Lined Green Livery with Early Emblem

Catalogue listing

Brand
Bachmann
Product Code
31-055

Model details

Finish
Pristine
Livery
Lined Green with Early Emblem
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Coupling
Non-NEM Tension Lock
Minimum radius curve
1st Radius (371mm) +
Tooling date
1990
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Lightweight
Coupling mount
Non-NEM socket
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 1
Running number
68680

Prototype information

Locomotive type
Steam
Builder
Darlington Works
Armstrong Whitworth
Doncaster Works
Build dates
1898 to 1951
Total built
113
Tractive effort
16,760 lbf
Wheel configuration
0-6-0T
Operated by
North Eastern Railway
London & North Eastern Railway
British Railways
Main duties
Shunting
In service until
1964
Locomotive class*
North Eastern Railway Class E1
Motive power
Steam
Built
1898-19511899
Total produced
113

* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

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The Bachmann model replicates the LNER J72 class 0-6-0 tank locomotive, running number 68680, as it appeared under British Railways ownership. It is presented in the early BR lined‑green livery with the original crest, reflecting the prototype as it was seen in the early post‑nationalisation period.

The locomotive is rendered in a ready‑to‑run format, with the typical detailing of the J72 class including the side tanks, short wheelbase and cab fittings. The model is suitable for use on a 00 gauge layout and is designed to operate on standard track.

While the model does not specify any special digital control features, it can be incorporated into a layout with conventional power or digital command control systems as required.

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