Product Info
Founded as Ally & MacLellan, Glasgow in 1875 and
then later known as the Sentinel Waggon Works Ltd, the company went through
various place and name changes until in 1957 Sentinel (Shrewsbury) Ltd was
obtained by Rolls-Royce.
At that time Sentinel were producing steam locomotives
and lorries, but the manufacturing of these vehicles ceased in 1958. In
1959, Sentinel produced a prototype diesel shunter which was operated on the
military controlled Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Railway. In total 17
were produced and operated quite successfully during that year.
The 0-6-0 Sentinel was a larger version of their
first 0-4-0 example. The first such 0-6-0 example was built in 1960, with full
production beginning the following year with over 100 examples being built
before the end of 1971. The locomotives were fitted with 8 cylinder 325
horsepower engines. So successful was the 0-6-0 design that the a further 36
examples were built in Lisbon by Sorefame, where they were designated the Class
1151.
Sentinel 10255, its works number, left the
production line on the 25th May 1966, being delivered into NCB ownership
shortly after at their Baddesley Colliery in the South Midlands. Curiously, and
unlike most other NCB examples the locomotive would not receive a running
number, and would be known either by a name or its works number for most of its
life. In the modern era the locomotive has changed hands a few times, being
owned by Potter Logistics as their striking yellow 'Pride of the Fens' and Ed
Murray and Sons.
The Hornby 0-6-0 Sentinel is a recently tooled model
and a perfect addition to any small or industrial layout. The model is 6 pin
DCC ready allowing for digital operation.