Model Details

Previous Model

Next Model

Class J83 0-6-0T Locomotive

8473

Class J83 0-6-0T Locomotive

Years Released: 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 5 years.

Model: Class J83 0-6-0T Locomotive
Running Number: 8473
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Class J83

Designer: M. Holmes
Class Information: Class introduced 1900.
Weight: 45 tons
Purpose: Shunting & Light Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 0-6-0

Model Information: Length 4 7/8 inches - 12.4cm.
Models Produced: * 13,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Company: L.N.E.R. - London & North Eastern Railway
Logo: L.N.E.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947

Livery: L.N.E.R. Apple Green

Livery Details: Apple green with black and white lining and gold lettering.
Company Information: The second biggest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Some very famous locomotives were designed and operated by the L.N.E.R. including the Flying Scotsman and the Mallard.

Model Ranking:
Current: 216 - December 2023
Previous: 742 - November 2023
Movement:

(+526)

Model Year Details (5)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1994	R.316	Class J83 0-6-0T Locomotive
1995	R.316	Class J83 0-6-0T Locomotive
1996	R.316	Class J83 0-6-0T Locomotive
1997	R.316	Class J83 0-6-0T Locomotive
1998	R.316	Class J83 0-6-0T Locomotive

Related Service Sheets (1)

NO	SERVICE SHEET NAME	ISSUE DATE
201	0-6-0 Locomotives	December 1997

Model Photos & Notes (0)

Add Photo or Note

Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
1994	The handy J83 class originated with the North British Railway in 1900 and were designed for local passenger service and station pilot duties. The Hornby model is fitted with the patented SSPP chassis system and Type 7 motor which provide realistic haulage power.
1995	Originally from the North British Railway these locomotives, which were built in 1900, were designed to haul local passenger trains and for station pilot duties. This classic shaped locomotive in the lined green livery of the LNER is fitted with a Type 7 motor and has the patented SSPP chassis system to give improved haulage power.
1996	Built originally for the North British Railway in 1900, this class were used mainly for local passenger trains and station pilot duties. The 0-6-0 denotes the wheel arrangement of the locomotive while the T means that it is a tank engine. The locomotive is fitted with an SSPP chassis and a Type 7 motor.
1997	First built in 1900 for the North British Railway, the J83 tank locomotives were used mainly for local passenger trains and station pilot duties. Model has an SPSS chassis and Type 7 motor.
1998	The Class J83 tank locomotives were built in 1900 for the North British Railway. They used mainly to haul local passenger trains and for station pilot duties. Type 7 motor, in as SSPS chassis.