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J21 0-6-0 - 65033
(Photo: Ben Boggis)
J21 65033 shortly after arriving at Sheringham.
J21 is owned by the Beamish Museum
Brief Outline
J21 (65033), previously based at Beamish, is to be
restored at the NNR.
The work will take place in the the newly refurbished and extended engine sheds
at Weybourne. Work is planned to started in early 2006 and is expected to take
about 30 months.
Once restoration is finished the J21 engine will join the J15 on the NNR.
The J21 will remain on loan to the NNR for the next twenty years. In return
there will be regular visits to Beamish by one of the NNR engines to demonstrate
steam at the museum.
Key Facts
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Number |
876 |
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Name |
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Class |
J21 |
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Wheel arrangement |
0-6-0 |
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Company |
NER |
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Builder |
NER, Gateshead |
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Works No |
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Built |
1889 |
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Owner |
Beamish Museum |
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Date of acquisition by current owner |
1970 |
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Current Condition |
Undergoing major overhaul |
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Location |
NNR |
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