At the time of its introduction to the railways, the Sentinel diesel shunter made an instant impact with a powerful diesel engine, cutting-edge design and emphasis on safety during shunting.
Join Senior Curator Anthony Coulls on a in-depth tour of H001, one of the first Sentinel diesel shunters produced, and learn about the incredible history of this innovative machine.
This episode was filmed at Locomotion in Shildon. You can find out more about Locomotion here: https://www.locomotion.org.uk/home
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - The history of Sentinel and the diesel shunter
04:43 - The front of the Sentinel
05:22 - The Sentinel emblem
06:12 - Buffers and more
07:00 - The access ways and steps
07:30 - The engine
07:45 - The wheels and drivechains
08:50 - RMS Locotec
09:35 - The roof of the Sentinel
10:08 - Sandboxes
10:36 - The rest of the Sentinel
11:20 - H001's industrial past
14:04 - The cab of the Sentinel
21:15 - The legacy of the Sentinel Diesel Shunter
22:24 - Like and subscribe!
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