Modelling the 1980s Hornby Sentinel Shunting at the Scrap Metal Yard #train #britishmodelrailways

Step back into the 1980s with this OO gauge operational look at a busy scrap metal yard. The landscape of the railway is changing—the old coal yard has been replaced by a thriving scrap business run by "Rusty," a friendly partner to British Rail. In this video, we watch 37 051 in its smart Metals sector livery (a serviced Lima classic) arrive with a rake of empty POA scrap wagons. Because BR locomotives aren't permitted on the scrap siding while it's active, the heavy lifting falls to the private shunter: a striking bright yellow Hornby Sentinel. Industrial railway meets British Rail! In this video: Operation: Watch the complex shunting moves required to load POAs one by one using the materials handler. The "Barriers": See why a flat wagon and skip are vital for keeping the loco clear of the loading zone. Loco History: Learn about Sentinel 10255 (the "Pride of the Fens") and its journey from the NCB to modern-day logistics. Interactions: A cameo from an Accurascale Class 31 on passenger duties keeps the Sentinel driver on their toes! Featured Models: • Hornby Diesel Sentinel (Modified) • Lima Class 37 (37 051) in Metals Sector Livery • Accurascale Class 31 and Mainline mark 1s • POA Scrap Wagons Credits & Special Thanks: Sentinel Sounds: Huge thanks to Robert Masterman. Check out his original video here:    • A 'Big Shunt' at the Llanelli & Mynydd Maw...   Class 37 Sounds: Courtesy of @MrKnowwun – visit his channel for more great content:    / @mrknowwun   Scrap Loading Sounds: Supplied by Swindon_rail enthusiast:    • GB Railfreight 66730 'Whitemoor' scrap met...   History Reference: Sentinel 10255 background:    • Sentinel 10255 leaves Chasewater   If you enjoyed this trip back to the 80s, please Like and Subscribe for more British Rail modeling! #OOGauge #BritishRail #ModelRailway #1980sRailways #HornbySentinel #Class37 #Limaclass37 8railwaystory #prideofthefens #industrialrailway