Rapido Trains has announced an extensive new collection of Sentinel Steam Shunters, covering both pre-war and post-war examples of these distinctive industrial locomotives. The pre-war selection includes LMS No. 7164 and BR No. 47184, alongside a fascinating variety of industrial operators, including J.S. Fry’s ‘Somerdale’, British Tar Products ‘Ann’, Cory & Son ‘Greenwich’ and Tottenham Gas Company No. 7. These models provide plenty of opportunities beyond the traditional railway setting, making them particularly appealing for industrial layouts featuring factories, works, docks and private sidings. The pre-war models are being offered in both standard and DCC-fitted versions.
The post-war collection continues the industrial theme with R.B. Tennents ‘John’, a Sentinel Demonstration locomotive, Rugby Portland Cement, R.Y. Pickering & Co. No. 4 and Craven Bros No. 9, together with a Plain Yellow version suitable for a variety of settings. These later examples are available as standard models or DCC Sound-equipped versions, providing an additional option for modellers looking to bring these compact steam locomotives to life. With twelve different identities and liveries spanning railway-owned and industrial machines, Rapido’s latest Sentinel announcement offers an impressive choice for anyone looking to add some distinctive steam-powered shunting to their layout.
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