In stock now, the first liveries of the Hunslet Austerity J94 0-6-0 locomotive available now in several different liveries.
Features:
Available for either 2-rail or 3-rail operation
12-14v DC
Suitable for 2ft radius curves
Powerful electric motor with permanent magnets
Smooth mechanism with clutch drive
Confirmed liveries:
LNER unlined black
British Railways unlined black
BR early crest unlined black
BR late crest unlined black
Other liveries under consideration (will be produced if pre-orders are sufficient):
British Army Green
NCB dark red "Harry"
NCB lined green "Robert"
Lined blue "Wilbert" (as preserved)
Utd Steel Co. lined maroon/black
Manchester Ship Canal lined grey
Designed by Riddles, this was based on a Hunslet Class 50550 design and 391 were built for the government during the Second World War , using various locomotive builders. A further 93 were built for other customers. J94 was applied as a class code to the 75 locomotives bought by the LNER after the war and which passed to BR in 1948. Many others were sold to the National Coal Board and to private industry. Their high power and short wheelbase made them versatile machines. Of the 484 built, 70 are still in existence.
