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J94 0-6-0ST - 3809
(Photo: David Ballard)
Brief Outline
Many J94 Austerities were built for the Ministry
of Supply and for local coal mines and coal boards. In 1946, 75 of these engines
were purchased by the LNER for heavy shunting work. Many of them continued
working well into the 1960's under British Railways' ownership. They were also
used on slow speed suburban trains. The War Department ordered a further
fourteen in 1952, one of which was 3809 built by Hunslet in 1953. 3809 has a
Geilsel ejector fitted. It was later transferred to the NCB and worked in
Michael Colliery, Fife. It was purchased by NNR plc in 1986
Key Facts
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Number |
3809 |
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Name |
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Class |
Austerity |
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Wheel arrangement |
0-6-0T |
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Company |
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Builder |
Hunslet Engine Co |
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Works No |
3809 |
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Built |
1953 |
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Owner |
NNR plc |
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Date of acquisition by current owner |
1986 |
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Current Condition (21 April 2006) |
Stored Out of Service |
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Location (21 April 2006) |
NNR |
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