- LNER Class J38
Infobox Locomotive
powertype=Steam
name = LNER Class J38
caption = 65917 atDunfermline MPD, summer1966 .
designer =Nigel Gresley
builder =
builddate = 1926
totalproduction = 35
whytetype =0-6-0
uicclass=Ch
gauge = RailGauge|ussg
driversize = convert|56|in|m|3|abbr=on
length =
weight = convert|58.95|LT|t|1
locotenderweight=convert|103.15|LT|t|1
fueltype = Coal
fuelc
waterc
cylindercount = Two, inside
cylindersize = 20×26 in (508×660 mm)
valvegear=Stephenson (piston valves)
firearea =
boilerpressure = convert|180|psi|MPa|2|abbr=on|lk=on
tractiveeffort = convert|28415|lbf|kN|2|abbr=on|lk=on
railroad=London and North Eastern Railway British Railways
railroadclass=LNER: J38 BR: 6F
retiredate=1962–1967
disposition=All scrappedThe
London and North Eastern Railway Class J38 was a class of steam locomotive designed for freight work. They were designed byNigel Gresley and introduced in1926 . A total of 35 were built and they were used inScotland . All passed intoBritish Railways ownership in1948 and they were numbered 65900-65934.The J39 was a later development, exchanging the J38's 4'8"
driving wheel s with larger 5'2", 289 J39s being built. Some of the J38s were later rebuilt with J39 boilers.Dimensions
* BR
Power classification , 6F
* Locomotive weight, 58 tons 19 cwt
* Tender weight, 44 tons 4 cwt
* Boiler pressure, 180 psi
*Superheater , Yes
* Cylinders, 20"x26"
*Driving wheel diameter, 4' 8"
*Tractive effort , 28,415 lb
*Valve gear , Stephenson (piston valves)Preservation
All J38s were withdrawn between
1962 and1967 , with none surviving the cutter's torch. There are plans to build a replica of an LNER J38, along with a J39, for preservation in a few years to come.ources
Ian Allan ABC of British Railways Locomotives, 1962 edition
External links
* [http://www.lner.info/locos/J/j38.shtml LNER encyclopedia]
* [http://www.railuk.co.uk/steam/getsteamclass.php?item=J38 Railuk database]
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