Hornby R30366

LNER - Class J52 - 4225

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

This highly detailed, attractive shunter is ready to move model freight wagons on your layout. A wonderful replica of the J52 0-6-0ST 4225, this newly tooled model features the LNER’s standard goods and shunting black livery, with red-shaded letters and numbers, and builder’s plates on the bunker sides. 

Other attributes include a three-pole motor, sprung buffers and an accessory pack with vacuum pipes, lamps and coupling bars and hooks. Ideal for those modelling Era 3 steam scenes or looking to build on their locomotive collection, this piece of railway history can be upgraded for Bluetooth control by adding a 21-pin HM7000 decoder.

This model represents one of just ten examples of the J52 (formerly GNR J13) built by Robert Stephenson & Co at its works in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Originally numbered 1225, after the Grouping it was repainted and received the LNER number 4225 in November 1926, which remained until the LNER’s renumbering scheme of 1946, when it became No. 8824 and, subsequently, BR No. 68824. 

The locomotive lasted in service until May 1959, a creditable 60 years in traffic.

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^* 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.