Expected Delivery October 2026 (Subject to Change at Manufacturer's Discretion).

The Hornby GNR J13/J52 returns for 2026 in the standout GNR grey livery of the early 1900s, numbered 1252.

Model Specification:

• Highly detailed OO gauge model based on extensive research and original works drawings
  
• Die-cast boiler, chassis and running plate. Model weight is 235 grams
  
• Highly detailed cab and fully decorated backhead with decorated instrument dials
  
• Pogo pin wheel pick-up arrangement for easy pick-up servicing
  
• Die-cast connecting rods
  
• Prototypical size metal handrails with brass stanchions
  
• Oilite main drive bearings
  
• Opening cab roof vent
  
• Sprung metal buffers
  
• Front and rear NEM coupling pocket. Rear coupling pocket has a close coupling mechanism
  
• Wheel pick-ups on all wheels
  
• Accessory bag contains vacuum pipes, lamps and couplings
  
• Separately fitted lamps (lamp code can be changed)
  
• Separately fitted simulated coal load.
  

DCC Sound:

• HM7000 21-pin sound decoder fitted
  
• High fidelity sound profile of J13/J52
  

Electronics:

• Decoder-controlled firebox flicker
  
• HM7000 Power Bank compatible
  
• Powerful 5-pole skew-wound motor
  

Tooling:

• Raised Safari cab roof ventilator
  
• Double footstep arrangement
  
• Coal bunker with coal rails
  
• Flush-faced connecting rods
  
• Brass Ramsbottom safety valves
  
• 3’ 3” built-up chimney
  
• GNR tapered buffer stocks
  

Livery:

• GNR Plain Grey
  
• Semi-gloss with matt smokebox
  
• Accurate colours and typefaces
  
• Era 2
  

Hornby Recommends:

• Planked open wagons
  
• Van wagons
  

History:

The Great Northern Railway introduced its ‘J13’ Class in 1897 as a development of the ‘J14’ 0-6-0ST designed by Patrick Stirling, dating from 1892. The new locomotives were overseen by Stirling’s successor, Henry Ivatt and differed in having a domed boiler of greater diameter. A total of 85 were built between 1897 and 1909 at the GNR’s Doncaster Works and by private contractors. 

These would become the ‘J52’ Class under the LNER at the Grouping in 1923. No. 1252 was completed in December 1901 and became No. 4252/8851 under the LNER. It was withdrawn as BR No. 68851 from Colwick shed in May 1957 after 55yrs and 5 months’ service.