7027 - LNER J68 - DCC Sound Fitted Livery_Hanson+Hall LDB311717 was noted as being

LDB311717 was noted as being used by the Electrification Engineers for collecting scrap metal during the latter stages of the Birmingham Cross City Electrification scheme between Lichfield and Ridditch

with SR Standard Brown sole bar and black ironwork

joining the second batch of locomotives for tender in February 2022

Fully compatible with EM Gauge Society standards

and is operational

7027 - LNER J68 - DCC Sound Fitted Livery_Hanson+Hall LDB311717 was noted as beingThe second batch of Hills improved 0 6 0T locomotives, GER Nos. 21 30 to Order G75, differed from the initial C72 order by being designated for shunting duties and differed in build accordingly. Sixteen spoke, unbalanced cast iron wheels were fitted, along with lever reverse and the side tanks were straight topped, lacking the raised chambers of the passenger tanks. Steam brakes were fitted from new, along with a wide rimmed, parallel sided chimney,