Built as J class by North British Glasgow, 1236 has been restored as a JB class oil burner by Mainline Steam. The cars are ex British Rail rebuilt for the Capital Connection train between Palmerst... (more)

Before L&N added these engines to their engine roster they leased them first. Noticed the L next to the number on the cab. This was a short lived deal with the L next to the number.

Ballarat to Melbourne service entering the temporary single line section approaching Sunshine.

New Zealand Railways J-class not selden reached speeds around 110 kph or even more on the "racetrack" through the Canterbury Plains south of Christchurch towards Dunedin. Today the track condition... (more)

Oilfired 4-8-2 Jb 1236 JOANNE of Mainline Steam Trust with a charter train from Christchurch to Dunedin near Waikouiti.

Oilfired 4-8-2 Jb 1236 JOANNE of Mainline Steam Trust is leaving Dunedin with empty stock bound for Christchurch. The locomotive was built in 1939 by North British Locomotive Works of Scotland in ... (more)

Jb 1236 of Mainline Steam waits at the Spring field station on the main for departure clearance on 5 August 2007 on a return excursion to Arthurs Pass.

Jb 1236 of Mainline Steam just north of Waimakariri River rail bridge on the first photo stop on the way to Arthurs Pass 5 August 2007

WC yard power in their main yard.