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Hornby R3407

BR, J50 Class, 0-6-0T, 68959, Early BR - Era 4

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

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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.

Hornby BR J50 Class 0-6-0T model, reference number R3407, depicting a British Railways locomotive built between 1913-1939. The model represents the London & North Eastern Railway J50 class designed by Nigel Gresley and constructed at Doncaster Works and Gorton Works, of which 102 were produced.

The finish is described as pristine and the livery is black with the early British Railways emblem. The locomotive carries the running number 68959 and measures 152 mm in length.

Technical specifications include a 5‑pole skew‑wound motor, DCC readiness with an 8‑pin socket, and power pickup via all wheels. It can negotiate a minimum curve radius of the second radius (438 mm) and uses NEM or tension‑lock couplings. The model is powered by steam.

The period represented by this model is the early British Railways crest era, making it suitable for collectors and railway modelling enthusiasts.