Hornby R30397 BR (Late) – Class J52 – ‘68846’ Dcc Ready 21 Pin (OO Gauge) Free Postage

Common J13/J52 Features

• New Tooling – High detail OO Gauge model based on extensive research and original works drawings.
• Diecast Boiler, Chassis and Running Plate. Model Weight is 235 grams.
• High detail cab and fully decorated backhead with decorated instrument dials.
• Decoder controlled firebox flicker. (decoder sold separately).
• HM7000 21-Pin sound decoder compatible.
• HM7000 Power Bank compatible.
• Powerful 5 Pole Skew wound motor.
• Pogo pin wheel pickup arrangement for easy pickup servicing.
• Diecast connecting rods.
• Prototypical size metal handrails with brass stanchions.
• Oilite main drive bearings.
• Opening cab roof vent.
• Sprung metal buffers.
• Front and Rear NEM coupling pocket. Rear coupling pocket had a close coupling mechanism.
• Wheel pickups on all wheels.
• Accessory bag contains vacuum pipes, lamps and couplings.
• Separately fitted lamps. Lamp code can be changed.
• Separately fitted simulated coal load.

History 

This locomotive entered service as one of Henry Ivatt’s ‘J13’ Class as No. 1247, having been built under contract by Sharp, Stewart in 1899. It became LNER ‘J52’ 4247 at the Grouping in 1923, and later 8846 under the LNER’s 1946 renumbering scheme. 

It entered BR service as 68846 and was withdrawn from King’s Cross ‘Top Shed’ in May 1959, at which point it became the first preserved locomotive to be bought directly from BR when it was acquired by Captain W.G. Smith. It is now part of the National Collection and restored as GNR 1247.