Hornby LNER 0-6-0 #5444 J15 Class
Designed by T.W Worsdell, the GER Class Y14 (LNER Class J15) was his solution to the lack of suitable freight locomotives available on the Doncaster route, following the opening of the GN and GE joint line. The first Y14s were built in July 1883, and they would go on to become the most numerous of the Great Eastern Railway's locomotive types, with a total of 259 being built in 27 batches. One of the reasons for the type's success was their simple design and in 1891, the Great Eastern Railway set the world record for erecting a steam locomotive, No. 930 being assembled at Stratford in just 9 hours and 45 minutes, beating the previous record set at Crewe.
Locomotive 5444 was built at Stratford Works under Order X45 and entered traffic during July 1899 as NER No.644. Renumbered to LNER No.7644 following Grouping, in September 1946 the locomotive was renumbered to 5444. The locomotive spent its working life being allocated between Stratford and Colchester sheds and made it through to Nationalisation in 1948, taking the BR No.65444, finally being withdrawn in October 1958 and cut up in January 1959.
Features:
- OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
- DCC type: DCC ready
- Wheel configuration: 0-6-0
- Provides a perfect entry into the exciting world of railway modelling
- Attractive detailing and accurate liveries
- Ideal for both the younger enthusiast and experienced modeller
- Authentic hornby products