Class 04 Diesel Shunter

I am modelling the BR era of steam around 1956-58 and I have decided that for my birthday I am going to invest in a diesel shunter that would have been in use at the time. Fortunately I have found one that is almost spot on and it is pictured below:



Like other shunters of this size, the Class 03 was built for light duties where a larger locomotive was not needed, especially for shunting at locomotive and carriage depots and as station pilots. The reduction over time in the demand for shunting locomotives meant that they were progressively withdrawn from 1968 onwards, many being sold to private industry. However, some remained in service much longer, with two examples on the Isle of Wight lasting until 1993.

What's more this 'OO' model from Bachmann comes in at under £40.00 so I think that it is a real bargain. Click here to find out more about this Diesel Shunter.