{"product_id":"3-12-inch-gauge-lner-j72-0-6-0t-stock-code-12887","title":"3 1\/2 inch gauge LNER J72 0-6-0T","description":"A 3 1\/2 inch gauge LNER J72, an attractive design although rarely modelled in this gauge - it's the first one that we've seen.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Designed by Wilson Worsdell for the North Eastern Railway and designated the E1 class, they were a development of the earlier E class designed by his brother, Thomas Worsdell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The class proved successful, eventually numbering 113 engines. 75 were built for the North Eastern, either at their Darlington Works or by Armstrong Whitworth \u0026amp; Co at Newcastle; post-grouping, re-designated J72, a further 25 were built by the LNER at Doncaster Works. Finally, post-nationalisation, 28 were built by British Railways, the design enjoying a remarkable 53 year life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    This one has come to us as part of a small collection, in part exchange for a larger engine. Whilst apparently built to run, we suspect it was intended more for display than regular use; the rear of the cab is not detachable, limiting access to the firehole door and controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The boiler is of thin material - what it lacks in thickness the builder has compensated for in additional staying. On hydraulic test it showed a variety of leaks from foundation ring and firebox - realistically it would would require replacement if intending to use the engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Paintwork is drab and in worn condition - it would look handsome repainted into lined LNER livery, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.steamlocomotive.info\/vlocomotive.cfm?Display=5128\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eas carried by the sole surviving member of the class.\u003c\/a\u003e That engine is currently under long-term restoration at Darlington, a project which has included the casting and machining of new cylinders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Includes free UK shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Station Road Steam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54020101341525,"sku":"12887","price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0094\/2677\/files\/12887-1.webp?v=1779910692","url":"https:\/\/stationroadsteam.com\/products\/3-12-inch-gauge-lner-j72-0-6-0t-stock-code-12887","provider":"Station Road Steam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}