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|powertype=Steam
{{Infobox locomotive
|powertype=Steam
|name = LNER Class J38
|name = LNER Class J38
|image = Forest Mill Station geograph-2357411-by-Ben-Brooksbank.jpg
|image = 65917@dunfermline.jpg
|caption = 65917 at [[Dunfermline]] MPD, summer [[1966]].
|caption = A Gresley J38 0-6-0 at the site of Forest Mill station
|designer = [[Nigel Gresley]]
|designer = [[Nigel Gresley]]
|builder = [[British Railways]]
|builder =
|builddate = 1926
|builddate = 1926
|totalproduction =
|totalproduction = 35
|whytetype =
|whytetype = [[0-6-0]]
|uicclass=Ch
|gauge =
|gauge = {{track gauge|uksg|allk=on}}
|leadingsize =
|driverdiameter = {{convert|56|in|m|3|abbr=on}}
|driversize =
|length =
|length =
|locoweight = {{convert|58.95|LT|t ST}}
|weight = 58 tons 19 cwt
|locotenderweight={{convert|103.15|LT|t ST}}
|fueltype = coal
|fueltype = [[Coal]]
|fuelcap =
|watercap =
|fuelcap =
|watercap =
|cylindercount = 4
|cylindercount = Two, inside
|cylindersize = 20"x26"
|cylindersize = {{convert|20|x|26|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
|firearea =
|valvegear=[[Stephenson valve gear|Stephenson]]
|boilerpressure = 180 psi
|valvetype= [[piston valve (steam engine)|piston valves]]
|tractiveeffort = 28,415 lb
|firearea =
|railroadclass=7P|
|boilerpressure = {{convert|180|psi|MPa|2|abbr=on|lk=on}}
|tractiveeffort = {{convert|28415|lbf|kN|2|abbr=on|lk=on}}
|operator=[[London and North Eastern Railway]]<br/>[[British Railways]]
|operatorclass=LNER: J38
|powerclass=BR: 6F
|retiredate=1962–1967
|disposition=All [[scrap]]ped
}}
}}


The [[London and North Eastern Railway]] '''Class J38''' was a class of steam locomotive designed for freight work. They were designed by [[Nigel Gresley]] and introduced in [[1926]]. A total of 35 were built and they were used in [[Scotland]]. All passed into [[British Railways]] ownership in [[1948]] and they were numbered '''65900-65934'''.
The [[London and North Eastern Railway]] '''Class J38''' was a class of steam locomotive designed for [[freight transport]]. They were designed by [[Nigel Gresley]] and introduced in 1926. A total of 35 were built at the LNER's [[Darlington Works]] in 1926 and they were used in [[Scotland]]. All passed into [[British Railways]] ownership in 1948 and they were renumbered from 5900–5934 to 65900–65934.


The [[LNER Class J39|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.
The far more numerous [[LNER Class J39|J39 class]] was a later development, exchanging the J38's {{convert|4|ft|8|in|3|abbr=on}} [[driving wheel]]s with larger {{convert|5|ft|2|in|3|abbr=on}}. Some of the J38s were later rebuilt with J39 boilers.


==Dimensions==
==Dimensions==
* BR [[Power classification]]: 6F
* [[Steam locomotive|Locomotive]] weight: {{long ton|58|19}}
* Tender weight: {{long ton|44|4}}
* [[Fire-tube boiler|Boiler]] pressure: {{convert|180|psi|abbr=on}}
* [[Superheater]]: Yes
* [[Cylinder (engine)|Cylinders]]: {{convert|20|x|26|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
* [[Driving wheel]] diameter: {{convert|4|ft|8|in|3|abbr=on}}
* [[Tractive effort]]: {{convert|28,415|lbf|abbr=on}}
* [[Valve gear]]: Stephenson
**[[piston valve (steam engine)|piston valves]]


==Withdrawal==
* BR [[Power classification]], 6F
All J38s were withdrawn between 1962 and 1967, with the last two in service being No. 65901 and No. 65929. These two engines were the last Gresley-designed steam locomotives in service, and all were scrapped.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Gresley J38 0-6-0 Locomotives |url=https://www.lner.info/locos/J/j38.php |website=LNER Encyclopedia |access-date=10 July 2019}}</ref>
* [[Steam locomotive|Locomotive]] weight, 58 tons 19 cwt
* Tender weight, 44 tons 4 cwt
* [[Fire-tube boiler|Boiler]] pressure, 180 psi
* [[Superheater]], Yes
* [[Cylinder (engine)|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]] and [[1967]], 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.


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{reflist}}

{{refbegin}}
Ian Allan ABC of British Railways Locomotives, 1962 edition
* {{cite book| title=Ian Allan ABC of British Railways Locomotives| edition=1962}}{{full|date=December 2016}}
{{refend}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons category|LNER Class J38}}
* [http://www.lner.info/locos/J/j38.shtml LNER encyclopedia]
* [http://www.railuk.co.uk/steam/getsteamclass.php?item=J38 Railuk database]
* [http://www.lner.info/locos/J/j38.shtml The Gresley J38 0-6-0 Locomotives] ''LNER encyclopedia''
* [http://www.railuk.info/steam/getsteamclass.php?item=J38 Class J38 Details] at ''Rail UK''


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Latest revision as of 12:58, 25 June 2024

LNER Class J38
A Gresley J38 0-6-0 at the site of Forest Mill station
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
DesignerNigel Gresley
Build date1926
Total produced35
Specifications
Configuration:
 • Whyte0-6-0
 • UICCh
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Driver dia.56 in (1.422 m)
Loco weight58.95 long tons (59.90 t; 66.02 short tons)
Total weight103.15 long tons (104.81 t; 115.53 short tons)
Fuel typeCoal
Boiler pressure180 psi (1.24 MPa)
CylindersTwo, inside
Cylinder size20 in × 26 in (508 mm × 660 mm)
Valve gearStephenson
Valve typepiston valves
Performance figures
Tractive effort28,415 lbf (126.40 kN)
Career
OperatorsLondon and North Eastern Railway
British Railways
ClassLNER: J38
Power classBR: 6F
Retired1962–1967
DispositionAll scrapped

The London and North Eastern Railway Class J38 was a class of steam locomotive designed for freight transport. They were designed by Nigel Gresley and introduced in 1926. A total of 35 were built at the LNER's Darlington Works in 1926 and they were used in Scotland. All passed into British Railways ownership in 1948 and they were renumbered from 5900–5934 to 65900–65934.

The far more numerous J39 class was a later development, exchanging the J38's 4 ft 8 in (1.422 m) driving wheels with larger 5 ft 2 in (1.575 m). Some of the J38s were later rebuilt with J39 boilers.

Dimensions

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Withdrawal

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All J38s were withdrawn between 1962 and 1967, with the last two in service being No. 65901 and No. 65929. These two engines were the last Gresley-designed steam locomotives in service, and all were scrapped.[1]

Sources

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  1. ^ "The Gresley J38 0-6-0 Locomotives". LNER Encyclopedia. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
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