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Dapol MR-016

Y3 Sentinel Steam Locomotive number 42

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

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^* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

Dapol Y3 Sentinel steam locomotive, model number 42, is a limited‑edition release for Model Rail Magazine. The model is supplied in a pristine black finish and carries the British Railways early crest, representing the London & North Eastern Railway Y1 class as operated by British Railways.

The locomotive measures 76 mm in length and is built to a 0‑4‑0 wheel arrangement by Sentinel Waggon Works. It is DCC ready with an 8‑pin socket, and power is collected from all wheels. The minimum curve radius is 1st radius (371 mm). Coupling is provided by NEM with a tension‑lock mechanism. The model depicts a steam‑powered locomotive built between 1925 and 1927, with a total production run of 24 units. Manufacturer part number is MR‑016.