Sentinel Shunter Y1 and Y3 0-4-0T
All of the Big Four companies performed trials of the Sentinel C.E. (“Centre Engine”) type, but the LNER used them the most prolifically. The C.E. locomotive was based upon their steam road lorries, using the same type of vertical boiler, and a similar chain drive to the wheels. As such, it was considered ideal for work on small branches and yards where the track may not have been of a high standard.
The LNER ordered a total of 15 C.E. locomotives, and gave them the classification Y1. Sentinel also produced a C.E.D.G. (“Centre Engine, Double-Geared”) locomotive which had two gear speeds. A total of 32 C.E.D.G types were purchased and these were given the classification Y3.
Due to their slow speed, the Y1 and Y3 shunters were rarely used to haul trains. Instead, they proved particularly useful shunting in small yards where there was insufficient work for a larger locomotive. Another advantage was that they could be operated by one person.
Most were withdrawn from service in the late 1940s and 1950s, with a seven surviving as department stock into the early 1960s.
The Model
1/148 scale British N gauge wheel base 14mm: W 18.5mm H 30mm L35.6mm, 3D printed Chassis & body, Fox transfer pre applied.
Running:
The Chassis will operate on Peco small turnout, without the aid of addition picks and run on Peco R1 radius curves
The model sits on the NSW-01 chassis and as NEC coupling pockets and comes with a detailing kit.
