The Y1s/Y3s

Frazmataz · Post by **Frazmataz** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 1:40 pm

Does anyone actually know which end was the 'front end'?

Post by **richard** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 2:38 pm

For what it counts, I usually run my model cab-first.

As small yard shunters, it probably didn't matter

Richard

Frazmataz · Post by **Frazmataz** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:23 pm

heh heh, I guess not

Rlangham · Post by **Rlangham** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 2:02 pm

The front end was, I believe, where the coal bunker was

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 8:56 pm

Rlangham wrote:The front end was, I believe, where the coal bunker was

Sorry to disagree but the Sentinel shunters had their reversing quadrant clearly marked forward and reverse on a brass plate. When in forward they went chimney first.

Post by **richard** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:28 pm

Welcome to the forums, Steve!

It sounds like you have personal experience... ?

I got to take lots of pictures of the Middleton's example two years ago but it was in pieces. Good for pictures of the 'engine', but I didn't get to see any controls (which were probably in safe storage somewhere).

Richard

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 1:18 pm

richard wrote:Welcome to the forums, Steve!

Richard

Thanks. Not much of an authority on things LNER but I hope I'll make the odd contribution, useful or otherwise.

richard wrote:
It sounds like you have personal experience... ?

I got to take lots of pictures of the Middleton's example two years ago but it was in pieces. Good for pictures of the 'engine', but I didn't get to see any controls (which were probably in safe storage somewhere).

Richard

Yes, I've been involved with the Middleton Sentinel (aka LNER 59, 8153, BR 68153 and Departmental 54) for far too many years. One day, we'll get around to rebuilding it but it's a fair way off that day, yet. The engine unit is done but the boiler and frames are still to be tackled.

Post by **richard** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 1:47 pm

I think it was Sheila who showed us around. The engine unit did look very good. She said the boiler was away for restoration, but it sounded like a low priority project for the restorer.

Richard