Bachmann Branchline 31-860 Class J39 0-6-0 1496 and stepped tender in LNER Black
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Class J39 0-6-0 1496 and stepped tender in LNER Black
DCC incompatible. Split Chassis
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The Class J39 typifies the traditional British goods engine of 0-6-0 wheel arrangement the configuration which was favoured for over a century in this country. It is notable in that this, along with its sister class J38, was the very first 0-6-0 tender locomotive built by the LNER. Designed originally by Gresely as a standard goods loco and introduced in 1926, a total of 289 were constructed. The Class showed themselves to be one of the finest examples of the type ever built, and with wheels six inches larger diameter than the J38, proved to be well suited to mixed traffic work, with their ability to accelerate rapidly on passenger trains. The J39's eventually became the largest Class on the LNER, and could be seen over the greater part of the English region of the LNER with some minor exceptions. In the main, the locomotives were used on freight services, the role for which they were originally intended. A variety of tenders was used, including 3500 gallon and 4200 gallon Group Standard types, the latter with flat or flared ('stepped') sides. It is interesting to note that the trade depression of the early 30's necessitated a cut-back in the new locomotive construction, resulting in a shortage of tenders 'borrowed' from Class J38's! The J39 0-6-0's underwent very little change through their working lives, being of such a simple and trusted design. The only major alterations were the change to mechanical reversing gear to replace steam operated equipment of NER origin, and removal of the Westinghouse brakes under BR ownership. Withdrawal of the entire class took place quite swiftly between 1959 and 1962, with not a single J39 surviving into preservation.
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Handrails Pipe work Reverser Safety valves - turned brass Whistle - turned brass |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Pipework (for front) Pipework (for rear) |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Brake rigging chassis Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Fluted connecting rods with oily finish Sanding gear |
Tender |
Has easy-to-use coupling to loco |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Coloured-plastic |
Mechanical
Chassis construction |
Split-chassis |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Fixed |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within boiler Within tender |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC incompatible. Split Chassis |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
Locomotive |
Motor type |
Can motor |
Pickups |
Locomotive only |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
This product belongs to the following era(s):
Era 3 The Big Four - LMS GWR LNER & SR