Model Details
Dock Authority Diesel Shunter
3
Years Released:
1972
1973
1973c
1974
1975
1976
1977
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 6 years.
Running Number: 3
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Dock Authority
Designer: Hornby Railways
Class Information: Hornby Design
Purpose: Shunting
Wheel Arrangement: BO
Model Information: A Hornby designed locomotive for operation in the confines of a dockside wharf.
Length - 3 7/16 inches.
Models Produced: * 68,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1972
1973 1973c
1974 1975
1976 1977
 1972 |
 1973 1973c 1974 1975 |
 1976 1977 |
Logo: Various
Logo Years: ---
Livery: Private Owner Diesel Locomotive
Livery Details: Various private owner diesel liveries.
Company Information: Private owner rolling stock from the 1800s to current times.
Model Ranking:
Current: 155 - September 2025
Previous: 131 - August 2025
Movement:
(-24)
Model Year Details (6)
Related Service Sheets (4)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Power Bogies - R.55, R.155, R.159, R.253 | April 1968 |
| 95 | Power Bogies - R.159, R.253, R.308 | June 1974 |
| HR1976 P3 | Operating Instructions - Page 3 - Train Operation - 1976 | 1976 |
| HR1976 P4 | Operating Instructions - Page 4 - Train Operation - 1976 | 1976 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1972 | Working headlight. |
| 1973 | Model has a working headlight. |
| 1973c | Operating headlight. |
| 1974 | Fitted with working headlight. |
| 1975 | Fitted with working headlight. |
| 1976 | Fitted with working headlight. |
| 1977 | Fitted with working headlight. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1974 | X.03 |
| 1975 | X.03 |
| 1976 | X.03 |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1972 | £2.90 |
| 1973 | £2.90 |
| 1974 | £3.65 |
| 1975 | £4.61 |
| 1977 | £6.45 |
| YEAR | AUST PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1972 | $10.95 |
| YEAR | CAN PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1973c | $15.00 |
Catalogue Images (6)
R.253 Dock Authority Diesel Shunter - 1972
R.253 Dock Authority Diesel Shunter - 1973
R.253 Dock Authority Diesel Shunter - 1973c
R.253 Dock Authority Diesel Shunter - 1974
R.253 Dock Authority Diesel Shunter - 1975
R.253 Dock Authority Diesel Shunter - 1976
R.253 Dock Authority Diesel Shunter - 1977
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