This locomotive is a BR J26.
This is a kit built locomotive, built from an Alexander Models kit. This locomotive is not part of the Durham Modellers' stock, because it was built as a private commission.
The loco chassis is etched nickel silver, with a full set of etched brake components for both the loco and the tender. The loco and tender body are white metal, and many lost wax brass detailing parts are supplied with the kit.
The real loco was shedded at West Auckland shed (now only a memory) and the model was closely based on the prototype.
There is no ready to run model of this locomotive.
The model is usefully employed hauling mixed goods on its owners home layout.
The J26 locomotives were designed by William Wordsell, and produced in 1904/5. They were built at Darlington and Gateshead. The locomotives were classified P2 by the NER, and later J26 by the LNER and BR. Their principal use was for mineral trains and they performed admirably for over 50 years. These machines were very simple in design with excellent adhesion. The large diameter of their boilers created considerable interest when they were new.
All of the locomotives were withdrawn between 1958 and 1962
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