0-6-0T Class J67/ J68/ J69 'Buckjumper' GER Profile and Models

0-6-0T Class J67/ J68/ J69 'Buckjumper' GER

87 at Bressingham Steam Museum in July 2016. ©Foulger Rail Photos

The GER's fleet of Holden T18 class 0-6-0T locomotives had proven successful as both shunters and on high-intensity suburban services, so Holden looked at how best to improve them. This resulted in the R24 class (later LNER J67) of 1890, which was near-identical to the T18s but featured a lengthened wheelbase and modified tanks. 14 batches were built until 1901, totalling 140 locos for both passenger & freight work. The S56 class (later LNER J69) was another further development of these locos with higher boiler pressure and larger tanks. An additional variation came under designer A.J. Hill, in the form of the C72 (later LNER J68) which was the final development of the Holden T18. All three classes, albeit similar, featured a wide variety of differences to suit their work and the needs of the railways at the time. Despite being a GER design, and most famous for use working out of London Liverpool Street, they also saw use across East Anglia, Stratford, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, Scotland and even across to Liverpool, Manchester & Wrexham. The nickname 'Buckjumper' derived from their particularly lively ride. One example is in preservation.

(Information provided via Accurascale)

Type of Locomotive

Steam

Builder

GER Stratford Works

Build Date

J67 (GER R24): 1890 to 1901
J68 (GER C27): 1912 to 1923
J69 (GER S56 & R24r): 1902 to 1921

Total Built

J67 (GER R24): 140
J68 (GER C27): 30
J69 (GER S56 & R24r): 20

Tractive Effort

J67: 16,970 lbf
J68 & J69: 19,091 lbf

Wheel Configuration

0-6-0T

Operated By

Great Eastern Railway
London & North Eastern Railway
British Railways

Main Duties

Mixed Traffic

In Service Until

1962

Surviving Examples

1 (J69)

 

Products awaiting categorisation

Scale Brand Image Construction Type DCC Capability Product Code Product Title Livery
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) South Eastern Finecast F147 Class J67/69 LNER White Metal Body Kit Requires assembly Not set F147
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Class J67/69 LNER White Metal Body Kit Awaiting Categorisation
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Wills Kits F113 LNER (Ex GE) J69 0-6-0 kit Requires assembly Not set F113
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LNER (Ex GE) J69 0-6-0 kit Awaiting Categorisation