Gresley J50 & J51 0-6-0T

[neildimmer]

I have added a new collection featuring the Gresley J50 & J51 (GNR J23) 0-6-0T

Gresley designed the Great Northern Railway (GNR) Class J23 (LNER J51) 0-6-0T in 1913 for working the steeply graded lines in the West Riding. Designed to replace the J3, J4, and J7 tender locomotives, an 18.5in cylinder diameter was chosen to produce a greater power output. Also, as most of the work involved shunting and short trip workings, Gresley chose a tank engine design. The tanks increased the adhesive weight, which was particularly useful on intended steeply graded lines. Traditional Doncaster saddletanks were rejected in favour of full-length side tanks. These tanks were sloped forward to avoid obstructing the driver's view. Apertures were also provided to enable easy access to the motion. The long side-tanks would inspire the nickname "Submarine". (courtesy LNER Forum)

Including this photos of
68891 and 2 other J50's plus diesel interlopers Hornsey shed
https://tinyurl.com/yc3w4r2p

Full collection starts here with
LNER era
589 at Doncaster
https://tinyurl.com/4xzn4c56
to
8952
https://tinyurl.com/469t2nb9

B.R. era starts here with
68907
https://tinyurl.com/mv875w4k
to
68991
https://tinyurl.com/5n72cda7

Neil
https://tinyurl.com/yc3w4r2p

[Ecclesweb]

Maybe someone else can agree or confirm "594 unknown location Gresley J50 & J51 (GNR J23) 0-6-0 .jpg" was, I believe, taken located at Copley Hill, Leeds.

[rockinjohn]

Hi might 18/47 68907 be Stratford ex:works with the company it keeps?jj

[neildimmer]

Thanks guys