Bachmann 31-055A

Class J72 0-6-0T 68737 in BR black with early emblem (weathered)

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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 68737 in BR Black Livery with Early Emblem - Weathered

Catalogue listing

Brand
Bachmann
Product Code
31-055A
RRP
£43.95
Release date
2002

Model details

Finish
Weathered
Livery
Black 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
68737

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
1898-19511922
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 Class J72 0-6-0T model replicates the LNER J72 class tank locomotive, originally built for the Great Northern Railway and later operated by British Railways. It carries the running number 68737 and is presented in the early British Railways black livery with the original crest.

The model is produced under Bachmann part number 31-055A and accurately reproduces the locomotive's boiler, side tanks and cab details. It is intended for collectors and layout owners seeking a faithful representation of this early post-war shunting engine.

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