The words ‘Southern Region diesel locomotive’ are, in some circles, all too quickly abbreviated to BRC&W ‘Crompton’. However, this is to simplify matters greatly and ignores a fascinating chapter in railway history. Whilst it is true that the BRC&W Type 3 (Class 33) was created as a bespoke diesel design for the SR, it is often overlooked that the BR/Sulzer ‘Derby’ Type…

I outline the reason for the choice of the Class 24 diesel locomotive as Sutton’s Locomotive Workshop’s first project in the introductory letter that accompanies each model that is sold. In essence, the ‘Baby Sulzer’ ticked all the boxes in being geographically widespread as well as playing a vital role in the dieselisation of British Railways. To be honest though, that was…

Doesn’t time fly when you are enjoying yourself? I find it hard to believe that five months have elapsed since our Sulzer Type 2 model was launched at last year’s successful and enjoyable customer event in Tarporley, Cheshire. In the intervening time, there has hardly been time to draw breath and we have been truly amazed at the incredibly positive reaction to…