In 1942 Robert A. Riddles designed the J94 Austerity 0-6-0 to meet the country’s shunting needs. The first locomotive was built in 1943 with an eventual 377 being built.
After the war the military kept 90 for their railway system. 75 were sold to the LNER being classified as J94 some with modified coal bunker and extra steps, with others sold for industrial use. Between 1948 and 1964 77 new Austerity locomotives were built for the NCB, which continued in use into the 1970’s with a total of 70 entering preservation.
Model Features
Firebox glow
Five pole skew wound motor with flywheel vertically mounted in the firebox
Slide in PCB accessed through the hinged smokebox door
DCC Ready with 21 pin DCC decoder socket
Plunger pick-ups from all six driving wheels
Diecast chassis, footplate and coupling rods
Sprung centre driving wheel to improve electrical pick up
One piece diecast saddle tank
Diecast driving wheels with turned metal plated tyres
Fully working inside motion – including connecting rods with pistons and valve eccentrics
Sprung buffers and 3-link couplings
Two cab and bunker variations
Full cab details
Cab roof removable secured by two magnets
Two separate chimney versions
Scale metal handrails
Opening/posable cab doors