LNER Class J94

4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gaugeDriver dia.4 ft 3 in (1.295 m)Minimum curve180 ft (54.86 m)Wheelbase11 ft 0 in (3.35 m)Length30 ft 4 in (9.25 m)Axle load13.35 long tons (13.56 t; 14.95 short tons)Loco weight48.25 long tons (49.02 t; 54.04 short tons)Fuel typeCoalFuel capacity2.25 long tons (2.29 t; 2.52 short tons)Water cap.1,200 imp gal (5,500 L; 1,400 US gal)Firebox:​ • Grate area16.8 sq ft (1.56 m2)BoilerRound top outer firebox, 181 tubes, copper or steel inner fireboxBoiler pressure170 psi (1.17 MPa)Heating surface:​ • Firebox88 sq ft (8.2 m2) • Tubes873 sq ft (81.1 m2)SuperheaterNoneCylindersTwo, insideCylinder size18 in × 26 in (457 mm × 660 mm)Valve gearStephensonValve typeSlide valves
Performance figures
Tractive effort23,870 lbf (106.18 kN)
Career
Power classBR: 4F
NicknamesAusterity
Retired1959–1967
DispositionTwo preserved, remainder scrapped

The London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) J94 Class is a class of steam locomotive that was formed when 75 former "Austerity" 0-6-0STs were purchased by the LNER in 1946 from the War Department.

Overview

The LNER had trials with one in November 1945 and bought 75 of them in 1946, numbering them 8006-80. All entered British Railways (BR) service in 1948. BR added 60000 to their numbers so they became 68006-80, and classified them 4F.

They were used for shunting in docks, and other similar work where their short wheelbase meant they could negotiate sharp curves. They were used on the Cromford and High Peak Railway in Derbyshire, where they displaced the ex-North London Railway Class 75 class 2F 0-6-0Ts.

They were withdrawn between 1959 and 1967. A few were sold into industrial use with the National Coal Board (who had several other Austerities) and others.

Stock list

Numbers Builder Date built Withdrawn Notes
LNER BR WD
8006 68006 5094, 75094 Hudswell Clarke 1944 1967 Used on C&HPR
8007 68007 5097, 75097 Hudswell Clarke 1944 1962
8008 68008 5101, 75101 Hunslet 1944 1963
8009 68009 5108, 75108 Hunslet 1944 1962
8010 68010 5117, 75117 Hunslet 1944 1965
8011 68011 5119, 75119 Hunslet 1944 1965
8012 68012 5124, 75124 Hunslet 1944 1967 Used on C&HPR
8013 68013 5125, 75125 Hunslet 1944 1965
8014 68014 5134, 75134 Hunslet 1944 1964
8015 68015 75139 Hunslet 1944 1963
8016 68016 75148 Hunslet 1944 1964
8017 68017 75149 Hunslet 1944 1962
8018 68018 5150, 75150 Bagnall 1944 1962
8019 68019 5153, 75153 Bagnall 1944 1964
8020 68020 75164 Bagnall 1944 1963 Sold to NCB
8021 68021 5183, 75183 Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns 1944 1963
8022 68022 5184, 75184 Robert Stephenson & Hawthorne 1944 1960
8023 68023 5190, 75190 Robert Stephenson & Hawthorne 1944 1965
8024 68024 71509 Robert Stephenson & Hawthorne 1944 1964
8025 68025 71498 Hudswell Clarke 1944 1967
8026 68026 71506 Hudswell Clarke 1945 1961
8027 68027 71440 Hunslet 1945 1960
8028 68028 71440 Hunslet 1945 1963
8029 68029 71451 Hunslet 1945 1963
8030 68030 71440 Hunslet 1945 1962
8031 68031 75272 Robert Stephenson & Hawthorne 1945 1963
8032 68032 75281 Robert Stephenson & Hawthorne 1945 1964
8033 68033 75287 Robert Stephenson & Hawthorne 1945 1963 Sold into industrial use
8034 68034 75297 Vulcan Foundry 1945 1962
8035 68035 75320 Vulcan Foundry 1945 1963
8036 68036 75321 Vulcan Foundry 1945 1964
8037 68037 75322 Vulcan Foundry 1945 1965
8038 68038 75323 Vulcan Foundry 1945 1963
8039 68039 75324 Vulcan Foundry 1945 1963
8040 68040 75325 Vulcan Foundry 1945 1963
8041 68041 75326 Vulcan Foundry 1945 1963
8042 68042 75327 Vulcan Foundry 1945 1963
8043 68043 75328 Vulcan Foundry 1945 1965
8044 68044 75329 Vulcan Foundry 1945 1962
8045 68045 75330 Vulcan Foundry 1945 1963
8046 68046 75331 Vulcan Foundry 1945 1964
8047 68047 75258 Bagnall 1945 1965
8048 68048 75259 Bagnall 1945 1962
8049 68049 75260 Bagnall 1945 1963
8050 68050 75261 Bagnall 1945 1964 Sold to NCB
8051 68051 75262 Bagnall 1945 1964
8052 68052 75263 Bagnall 1945 1962
8053 68053 75265 Bagnall 1945 1965
8054 68054 75266 Bagnall 1945 1964
8055 68055 75267 Bagnall 1945 1963
8056 68056 75268 Bagnall 1945 1963
8057 68057 75269 Bagnall 1945 1962
8058 68058 75270 Bagnall 1945 1962
8059 68059 75271 Bagnall 1945 1963
8060 68060 71467 Hudswell Clarke 1945 1965
8061 68061 71468 Hudswell Clarke 1945 1963
8062 68062 71468 Hudswell Clarke 1945 1965
8063 68063 71469 Hudswell Clarke 1945 1962
8063 68063 71480 Hudswell Clarke 1945 1962
8064 68064 71471 Hudswell Clarke 1945 1962
8065 68065 71473 Hudswell Clarke 1945 1962
8066 68066 71474 Hudswell Clarke 1945 1962
8067 68067 71475 Hudswell Clarke 1945 1963 Sold to NCB
8068 68068 71476 Hudswell Clarke 1946 1965
8069 68069 71477 Hudswell Clarke 1946 1962
8070 68070 71486 Robert Stephenson & Hawthorne 1945 1963 Sold for Industrial use
8071 68071 71532 Barclay 1945 1963
8072 68072 71533 Barclay 1945 1960
8073 68073 71534 Barclay 1945 1961
8074 68074 71535 Barclay 1945 1962
8075 68075 (71536) Barclay 1945 1962
8076 68076 (71462) Barclay 1946 1960
8077 68077 (71466) Barclay 1946 1962 Sold to NCB; Preserved on K&WVR
8078 68078 (71463) Barclay 1946 1963 Sold to Derek Crouch Ltd; Preserved
8079 68079 (71464) Barclay 1946 1966
8080 68080 (71465) Barclay 1946 1961

Preservation

Two, BR Nos 68077 and 68078 and have been preserved. In addition a large number of Austerities that were used in industry and have survived to preservation. Several of these have been disguised as BR locomotives. . Enthusiasts often refer to them by the nickname of "Buckets".[1]


LNER/BR J94s

Numbers Location Condition
LNER BR
8077 68077 Spa Valley Railway Undergoing overhaul[2]
8078 68078 Private site in Kent Under restoration

Locomotives disguised as J94s

Numbers Builder Works No. Date
LNER BR
68005 RSH 7169 1945
68006 Hunslet 3192 1944
68009 Hunslet 3825 1954
68012 W.G.Bagnall 2746 1944
68012 Hunslet 3193/3887 1944
68030 Hunslet 3777 1952
68067 Hudswell Clarke 1752 1943
68072 Vulcan 5309 1945
68081 Hunslet 2855 1943

Models

The erstwhile Rosebud Kitmaster company produced an unpowered polystyrene injection moulded model kit for 00 gauge, which went on sale in Spring 1961. In early 1963, the Kitmaster brand was sold by its parent company (Rosebud Dolls) to Airfix, who transferred the moulding tools to their own factory; they re-introduced some of the former Kitmaster range, including this locomotive. The tool (for this model) was destroyed in a fire at the premises of Dapol Model Railways Ltd in Winsford, Cheshire so that Dapol were unable to produce further kits after their first two production runs totalling 4000 kits after acquisition of the former Airfix moulds.[3][page needed]

References

  1. ^ Nock 2009, p. 87.
  2. ^ Dives, M. (6 September 2006). "LNER J94 No. 68077". Spa Valley Railway. Archived from the original on 3 March 2012.
  3. ^ Knight, Stephen (1999). Let's Stick Together: An Appreciation of Kitmaster and Airfix Railway Kits. Clopthill: Irwell Press. ISBN 1-871608-90-2.
  • Lambert, A.P.; Woods, J.C. Continent, Coalfield and Conservation - The Biographical History of the British Army Austerity 0-6-0 Saddle Tank. ISBN 0-901096-63-6.
  • Locomotives Illustrated No.61 - The Hunslet 'Austerity' 0-6-0STs. Ian Allan Ltd. 1988. (Introduction by Don Townsley)
  • Nock, O.S. (2009). British Steam Railways. Bounty Books. ISBN 0753717859.
  • Yeadon, Willie (1999). Yeadon's Register of LNER Locomotives Vol.15: Classes J94, O6, and O7 the engines from the years of expediency. Challenger.

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