K344 Kit – LNER/BR D49/2 Hunt Class 4-4-0

All DJH Model Loco kits are designed with an extreme attention to detail and built to the scale of the original model. Our Research and Development team examine archived drawings to gain access to the most intricate details of the original model and replicate this in the model designs – even down to the number of rivets used!

Handcrafted by our incredibly skilled team of modelers, toolmakers and craftsmen, all products are made at our modern factory based in Consett, County Durham. Using high quality materials such as pewter and brass, DJH Model Loco kits are extremely durable and built to last.

Suitable for experienced modelers, our K344 kit is supplied with fitting instructions which details the tools required and step-by-step instructions to guide you through the build.

The LNER D49 Class 4-4-0 locomotive was designed by LNER Chief Mechanical Engineer, Sir Nigel Gresley and built at Darlington Works between 1927 and 1935. The class totaled 76 and were used throughout the North Eastern and Scottish areas for main line passenger trains. Usually they hauled express services, but they were also seen on some semi-fast and stopping services as well. Wartime conditions resulted in less services that suited the D49’s abilities and by the mid-1950s, the introduction of diesel multiple units and diesel locomotives reduced the available duties even further. Planned withdrawals in both regions started in September 1957. The last withdrawal was No. 62712 Morayshire in July 1961. This was privately purchased for preservation, and is currently restored to operating condition.

The model depicts the D49/2 (Hunt Class) as fitted with Lentz gear and introduced to service in 1929 the last of the class was withdrawn from service in 1961.

The kit covers the following names and no.’s:

LNER No. – 1946 No. – Name

205 – 2751 – The Albrighton
214 – 2752 – The Atherstone
17 – 2753 – The Belvoir
222 – 2754 – The Berkeley
226 – 2755 – The Bilsdale
230 – 2756 – The Brocklesby
238 – 2757 – The Burton
258 – 2758 – The Cattistock
274 – 2759 – The Craven
279 – 2760 – The Cotswold
353 – 2761 – The Derwent
357 – 2762 – The Fernie
359 – 2763 – The Fitzwilliam
361 – 2764 – The Garth
362 – 2765 – The Goathland
363 – 2766 – The Grafton
364 – 2767 – The Grove
365 – 2768 – The Morpeth
366 – 2769 – The Oakley
368 – 2770 – The Puckeridge
370 – 2771 – The Rufford
374 – 2772 – The Sinnington
375 – 2773 – The South Durham
376 – 2774 – The Staintondale
377 – 2775 – The Tynedale

We recommend purchasing our GB30R-3M motor/gearbox and WS K344 wheelset with this kit.