Dapol have announced a new batch of their popular Class Y1 & Y3 Sentinel 0-4-0 shunters in O Gauge!
A whopping eight new variations are expected during Q4 2024/ Q1 2025 - including LNER, British Railways and private owner colour schemes. Most of these new liveries have never been produced in the range before.
Decorated samples have been received and evaluated - with any necessary corrective information sent over to Dapol's factory.
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Product Features
Die-cast running plate
Die-cast chassis, Die-cast and profiled wheels
High level of separately applied detail
Glowing fire light effect
Sprung metal buffers and articulated screw coupling
Dapol’s proven motor and gearbox offering exceptional smooth performance and slow running capabilities
DCC Ready (21 Pin), DCC Fitted with sound options available
Prototype Information
The Y1/Y3 sentinel was based on the road going lorry, utilising a similar centrally mounted steam tube boiler and chain drive system to the wheels. Whilst not having the greatest turn of speed (approximately 36mph top speed) these small locos proved capable of pulling a constant draw weight and were considered ideal for shunting in yards and providing motive power along smaller branch lines. These quirky little locos were used by all of the big four railway companies but it was the LNER that used and ordered greatest number. Many Y1 and Y3 Sentinels were produced and continued to provide service until their phased withdrawal over the 1940s and 1950s. Seven survived into departmental stock until the 1960s. Only two Y1/Y3 Sentinels survived into preservation in the UK.