Ready to Run Locomotives

.The Y1/Y3 Sentinel was based on the road going lorry. Whilst not having the greatest turn of speed (Approximately 36mph top speed) these small locomotives proved capable of pulling a constant draw weight and were considered ideal for shunting in yards and providing motive power on smaller branch lines. These quirky little locomotive were used by all of the big four but it was the LNER that used and ordered the greatest number. Many Y1's and Y3's were produced and continued to provide service until their phased withdrawal during the 1940's and 1950's. Seven survided into the 1960's in departmental stock, only two survived into preservation.

The first production run of these has been very popular and Dapol have announced a re-run of these which is expected either very late 2024 or early 2025. We are taking advance orders for the new releases now for despatch as soon as they become available.

Y1 / Y3 Sentinel History

The LNER Class Y1 was a class of 0-4-0 geared steam locomotives originally built by Sentinel Wagon Works for the London and North Eastern Railway and introduced in 1925. They passed into British Railways ownership in 1948 and were numbered 68130-68153 but 68134 was withdrawn almost immediately and may not have carried its BR number.

The LNER Class Y3 was a class of 0-4-0 geared steam locomotives originally built by Sentinel Wagon Works for the London and North Eastern Railway and introduced in 1927. They passed into ownership in 1948 and were numbered 68154-68185. At least one was based at Immingham in 1950.

This long lived little loco was seen in LNER, LMS, GWR and BR service and later on some ended up in private ownership.

The superheated vertical water-tube boiler and the engine were similar to those used in Sentinel steam wagons. There were variations within the class as regards boiler size and fuel capacity. The engines had poppet valves and reversing was by sliding camshaft. The advantage of the water-tube boiler was that steam could be raised much more quickly than with a conventional fire-tube boiler.

The Dapol O gauge Y1 / Y3 will have the following features:

  • 3 body types
  • 2 chassis options
  • Heavyweight Diecast chassis
  • All wheel drive (Single motor)
  • All wheel pickup
  • Separate detail parts
  • In-line brake shoes
  • Sprung buffers
  • 3-link coupling chain and hook
  • Option to fit Dapol coupling pocket
  • Representation of chain drive to axles.
  • Turned & blackened wheels to O gauge standard
  • Firebox flicker
  • DCC 21 pin decoder socket
  • Provision for speaker
  • ‘Positionable’ door
  • Fine standard of separate detail parts.
  • Whistle options (vertical and horizontal whistle)
  • Etched detail
  • bodyside grills
  • chimney detail
  • Lamp brackets
  • Large amount of interior detail.
  • Vacuum fitted/Un-fitted,

As a breakdown of the costs for our overseas customers the cost of the basic version of the Y1 / Y3 is as follows::

Overseas:

1 x Y1/Y3 £165.00
Less VAT @ 20% £25.66
Sub Total £128.30
Air Mail £28.55
Grand Total £156.85

Y1 / Y3 Sentinel Liveries.

Ref.
Description
R.R.P.
Our Price
7S-005-001
 Number 42 in LNER livery.
£195.62
£165.00
7S-005-004
 Number 7160 in LMS livery.
£195.62
£165.00
7S-005-007
 Number 14 "Maude" in NCB livery.
£195.62
£165.00

New Y1 / Y3 Sentinel Liveries expected early 2025

Ref.
Description
R.R.P.
Our Price
7S-005-008
 Number 68138 in BR early livery.
£195.62
£165.00
7S-005-008S
 Number 68138 in BR early livery. fitted with DCC and sound.
£310.00
£263.50
7S-005-009
 Number 8154 in NE livery.
£195.62
£165.00
7S-005-009S
 Number 8154 in NE livery fitted with DCC and sound.
£310.00
£263.50
7S-005-010
 Number 54 in BR Early Crest Departmental livery.
£195.62
£165.00
7S-005-010S
 Number 54 in BR Early Crest Departmental fitted with DCC and sound.
£310.00
£263.50
7S-005-011
 Number 8149(E) in British Railways livery.
£195.62
£165.00
7S-005-011S
 Number 8149(E) in British Railways livery fitted with DCC and sound.
£310.00
£263.50
7S-005-012
 Number 7 in BR Early Crest Departmental livery.
£195.62
£165.00
7S-005-012S
 Number 7 in BR Early Crest Departmental fitted with DCC and sound.
£310.00
£263.50
7S-005-013
 Number 6515 in BR Lined Late Crest livery.
£195.62
£165.00
7S-005-013S
 Number 6515 in BR Lined Late Crest fitted with DCC and sound. .
£310.00
£263.50
7S-005-014
 Number 1 in United Steel Maroon livery.
£195.62
£165.00
7S-005-014S
 Number 1 in United Steel Maroon livery fitted with DCC and sound.
£310.00
£263.50
7S-005-015
 Number 7 in Chariington Brewery bright red livery.
£195.62
£165.00
7S-005-015S
 Number 7 in Chariington Brewery bright red livery fitted with DCC and sound.
£310.00
£263.50

WE ARE AWARE THAT SOME OF OUR "COMPETITORS" ARE UNDER CUTTING OUR PRICE BY A POUND OR TWO. WE SHOULD POINT OUT THAT MANY OF THEM ARE CHARGING POSTAGE COSTS FROM £4.00 TO £6.50.

WE ARE SUPPLYING ALL ORDERS OVER £150.00 POST FREE TO UK MAINLAND ADDRESSES.

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