LNER J27

LNER P3 2392 (J27 65894)

Type: Steam Locomotive

Configuration: 0-6-0

Designer: Wilson Worsdell

Built: 1923 at Darlington North Road Works (where Morrisons supermarket now sits, just around the corner from Hopetown Darlington).

Top Speed: 30mph in service

Boiler Pressure: 180 psi

Cylinders: 2 (18.5 in × 26 in)

Driving Wheel Diameter: 4 ft 7.25 in

Tractive Effort: 24,640 lbf

Fuel: Coal

Brakes: Vacuum

Livery: LNER Black

Current Status: Operational at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Where can I see it?

The J27 can be seen outside the Carriage Works. Footplate access is available with a free Titans of Steam ticket. There is no additional charge.

Hauling heavy freight such as coal and mineral from the mining pits in North East England to Staithes and power stations

Taking part in the S&DR150 cavalcade in 1975

J27 65894 will be part of Titans of Steam from September 20 to October 5.