The BRC&W Type 3 diesels, known as the 'Cromptons' and under TOPS coding the Class 33s  are very much synonymous with the Southern Region, it is however often forgotten that the BR Derby built, Type 2 diesels, known as ‘Baby Sulzers' and under TOPS coding the Class 24s played an early role in the initial modernisation plans for … Continue reading The all new Type 2 Class 24 in 4mm from new manufacturer Sutton’s Locomotive Works