The London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) Class J39 was a class of medium powered 0-6-0 steam locomotive designed for mixed-traffic work throughout the former LNER system between London and the north of Scotland.

It became the new LNER Group Standard 0-6-0 goods locomotive and was built in large quantities. A total of 289 J39s were built over fifteen years, making it the most numerous of Gresley 's designs. The first outline diagram for the J39 was produced in September 1925 and the first locomotive entered service in September 1926.

The London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) Class J39 was a class of medium powered 0-6-0 steam locomotive designed for mixed-traffic work throughout the former LNER system between London and the north of Scotland.

The J39 was a class of medium powered 0-6-0 steam locomotive designed for mixed-traffic work throughout the former LNER system between London and the north of Scotland. was introduced by Nigel Gresley in July 1926, based on his earlier Class J38 but with larger driving wheels.

On 15th July, 1961, ex-LNER Class J39 0-6-0 No. 64917 stands at Eyemouth Station with a single non-corridor brake composite carriage for Berwick-upon-Tweed. [Gavin W. Morrison] Built: Beyer Peacock. To traffic: May 1937. Withdrawn: July 1961.

Class J39 was a class of medium powered 0-6-0 steam locomotive designed for mixed traffic work throughout the former LNER system between London and the north of Scotland. The class was introduced by Nigel Gresley in July 1926, based on his previous Class J38, introduced in January 1926, but with larger driving wheels.

If any single type epitomises the British steam locomotive from the mid-19th Century, it is the inside-cylinder 0-6-0 tender loco. Far more were built than any other type, principally for freight, though many were also deployed on passenger duties such as branch line services or excursions.

The London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) Class J39 was a class of medium powered 0-6-0 steam locomotive designed for mixed-traffic work throughout the former LNER system between London and the north of Scotland

The London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) Class J39 was a class of medium powered 0-6-0 steam locomotive designed for mixed-traffic work throughout the former LNER system …

LNER Gresley J39 0-6-0 64747 simmering in the cold at Woodford Halse loco shed, on a winters day in early 1963.. The loco had been withdrawn from service in November 1962, and by this time was being used as a stationary boiler. The loco was finally scrapped in 1964, and none of the class survived into preservation..