Multiple identity account 2 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 It does look lovely, though the glazing and snow plough could benefit from better replacements. Nice little thing though, will be going in for an NCB version. Any news on the DCC front for these sentinels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJL Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Thank you for those photographs Michael. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account 2 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 some shots from Alexandra palace. DSCF7604.jpg DSCF7608.jpg DSCF7610.jpg Hey Michael I could notice the pics of the MK1 coaches also there...Do you have any closeups of them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account 2 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Does it have NEM couplings and something to fit into the gap on the snow-plough/baffle plate if couplings are not being used? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles2 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Interesting comparison of Sentinel shunters, advertisement from Institution of Locomotive Engineers Vol. 51 (Part 3) 1961-62. 'Standard gauge 4'81/2 all other gauges will be available in due course' ! ">http:// 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted April 22, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) Latest info from a well known retailer. Hornby R3179 Class 4wDM 0-4-0 diesel Sentinel shunter in ESSO Bitumen Plymouth red. Our latest information from the supplier suggests this item will arrive with us between September 2013 & September 2013Whilst we are hopeful this information is accurate, manufacturer lead times are frequently prone to be delayed. This information is to be used as a guide only. Cheers, Mick Edited April 22, 2013 by newbryford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account 2 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Latest info from a well known retailer. Hornby R3179 Class 4wDM 0-4-0 diesel Sentinel shunter in ESSO Bitumen Plymouth red. Our latest information from the supplier suggests this item will arrive with us between September 2013 & September 2013 Whilst we are hopeful this information is accurate, manufacturer lead times are frequently prone to be delayed. This information is to be used as a guide only. Cheers, Mick Hey Mick, I got a similar email from Hattons regarding Hornby's Mk1s which I'm after. Hattons said that the Chocolate/Cream Mk1s would be due in Sep-Nov... I immediately tweeted to Hornby who said that all the models are due on time i.e. mid June for the BR Maroon ones and mid July for the Choco/Cream ones... Want to enquire about the Sentinels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 21, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 21, 2013 Latest info from a well known retailer. Hornby R3179 Class 4wDM 0-4-0 diesel Sentinel shunter in ESSO Bitumen Plymouth red. Our latest information from the supplier suggests this item will arrive with us between September 2013 & September 2013 September 16th now reported as a more accurate due date. Not bad if they can predict a date nearly four months in advance! Cheers, Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 September 16th now reported as a more accurate due date. Not bad if they can predict a date nearly four months in advance! Cheers, Mick I'd give it a couple of months knowing Hornby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted May 22, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 22, 2013 I'd give it a couple of months knowing Hornby! Its not just Hornby, most products from China have a flexible delivery date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Kernows latest newsletter shows the decoder for the Sentinel as being released at £9.99 from them, looks to a unique plug socket arrangment that Hornby have come up with http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/images/prod_39834.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matabiau Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Kernows latest newsletter shows the decoder for the Sentinel as being released at £9.99 from them, looks to a unique plug socket arrangment that Hornby have come up with http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/images/prod_39834.jpg Looks interesting as a cheap decoder for steam locos or diesels without lights. Given there are only four wires I suspect the only functionality is forwards and backwards which is enough for the majority of locomotives. It could be a cheap way of converting older analogue locos to digital assuming they don't draw too much current. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metropolitan cammell Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Looks interesting as a cheap decoder for steam locos or diesels without lights. Given there are only four wires I suspect the only functionality is forwards and backwards which is enough for the majority of locomotives. It could be a cheap way of converting older analogue locos to digital assuming they don't draw too much current. It looks like a standard cheap Hornby decoder with only four wires soldered onto it and a different plug, hopfully it will be easy to solder the plug on to a lenz mini or simular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matabiau Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 It looks like a female connector so you could even plug bare (solid core) wire ends into it for a temporary installation, something I do already with the Bachmann 21 pin decoders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) Or simply remove the socket and hard wire whatever decoder you like. Edited June 17, 2013 by Butler Henderson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 A Sentinel on the West coast mainline.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/95062750@N04/9044188276/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 HI I do hope it has good slow running?. Darren01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Just found this. Slightly different from the Hornby prototype. http://www.martynhilbert.railpic.net/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=1006 Porcy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridwatcher Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Looks nice on a layout. Perth show on Elliott Bridge. A runner too! And it ran fine. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account 2 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Anymore images of the Sentinel from Perth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian777999 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) Looks nice on a layout. Perth show on Elliott Bridge. A runner too! And it ran fine. Hey, where did this come from ? Is it a pre-production model ? Those big buffers will make shunting with three link couplers a breeze ; bigger buffers reduce the chance of buffer lock. Edited July 3, 2013 by brian777999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 "Denise" shunts clay hoods into the loading shed at Rock Dries. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tunnel_one/8589074469/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swindon 123 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 A Sentinel on the West coast mainline.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/95062750@N04/9044188276/ Hereford drivers conducted them on occasions when being delivered on the main line and under there own power from the Sentinal works in Shrewsbury to customers in South wales. Paul J. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyneux Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Hornby had the pre-production versions on display at DEMU Showcase. Looked really good although I didn't have much time to examine them as the show is always frantic for me (as the exhibition manager). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigd Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 (edited) I just got an email from 'somewhere in Lliverpool' giving a new forecast of October. Edited July 16, 2013 by bigd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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