Model Details
Dock Authority Diesel Shunter

3
Years Released:
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1969c
1970
1971
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 10 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: Working headlight.
Length - 3 7/16 inches.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

1962 1963 1964 1965

1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971

1969c
![]() 1962 1963 1964 1965 |
![]() 1966 1967 1968 1969 1969c 1970 1971 |
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: 87 - December 2020
Previous: 84 - November 2020
Movement:

Model Year Details (10)
Train Sets Included In (2)
YEARS | TRAIN SET |
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1969c | Dockside Containerisation Switching Set (Canada) |
1971a | Husky Freighter Set (Aust) |
Related Service Sheets (2)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
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12b | Power Bogies - R.55, R.155, R.159, R.253 | January 1960 |
61 | Power Bogies - R.55, R.155, R.159, R.253 | April 1968 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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1966 | Working headlight. |
1967 | Working headlight. |
1968 | Working headlight. |
1969 | Working headlight. |
1970 | Locomotive with working headlight. |
1971 | Working headlight. |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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1962 | 32/6 |
1965 | 32/6 |
1966 | 35/- |
1967 | 35/6 |
1970 | 47/- |
1971 | 50/- |
YEAR | CAN PRICE |
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1969c | $11.00 |
Catalogue Images (10)
R.253 Dock Authority Diesel Shunter - 1962
R.253 Dock Authority Diesel Shunter - 1963
R.253 Dock Authority Diesel Shunter - 1964
R.253 Dock Authority Diesel Shunter - 1965
R.253 Dock Authority Diesel Shunter - 1966
R.253 Dock Authority Diesel Shunter - 1967
R.253 Dock Authority Diesel Shunter - 1968
R.253 Dock Authority Diesel Shunter - 1969
R.253 Dock Authority Diesel Shunter - 1969c
R.253 Dock Authority Diesel Shunter - 1970
R.253 Dock Authority Diesel Shunter - 1971
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Hornby Boxes Diesel Dock Shunter R253 & Tank Loco R525 &Instructions R253 & R051 - Auction
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HORNBY / TRI-ANG R253 BLACK DOCK AUTHORITY No 5 DIESEL SHUNTER, - Auction
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Tri-ang Hornby / R.253 0-4-0 Dock Shunter / Boxed - Store Inventory
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TRIANG R253 BR BLACK 0-4-0 DOCK AUTHORITY DIESEL SHUNTER LOCOMOTIVE 5 BOXED ny - Store Inventory
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TRIANG/HORNBY 00 Class Dock Shunter ARMATURE "vgc!!! - Fixed Price
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TRIANG/HORNBY 00 Class Dock Shunter ARMATURE "vgc!!! - Fixed Price
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Tri-ang/HORNBY OO R253 Dock Shunter-Dock Authority RED LIVERY NO 3 TESTED &BOXED - Auction
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Triang R253 0-4-0 Shunter Dock Authority red working headlight - Auction
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Triang Hornby S3142 Dock Shunter Light Holder - Store Inventory
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Triang Hornby S4044 EMB Dock Shunter Top Mounting Bracket With Flange - Store Inventory
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Hornby Railways OO gauge diesel locomotive - Dock Shunter - boxed. UNTESTED - Auction
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Vintage Hornby OO Gauge R.253 Black Dock Authority Shunter 3 - Runs Ok - Auction
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TRIANG HORNBY R.253 RED DOCK AUTHORITY SHUNTER No 3 - 2 RAIL - 00 GAUGE - Auction
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TRIANG/HORNBY 0-4-0 DOCK SHUNTER/DMU/EMU/BLUE PULLMAN POWER BOGIE WHEELS - Auction
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Triang Hornby S1055 Magnet Screw for R253 Dock or R753 Class 81 Electra - Fixed Price
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Boxed Hornby Tri-ang R.253 0-4-0 Dock Shunter Red Livery Made in GB by Rovex - Auction
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HORNBY DOCK AUTHORITY SHUNTER LOCO BODY ONLY - No.2 - Store Inventory
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HORNBY DOCK AUTHORITY SHUNTER LOCO CHASSIS ONLY - No.2 - Store Inventory
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HORNBY X2 NEW BULBS FOR TRIANG DOCK YARD SHUNTERS DIESEL TRAIN HEAD LIGHT BULB'S - Store Inventory
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TRIANG RAILWAY AMERICAN & DOCK YARD SHUNTER DIESEL TRAIN MOTOR WORKING RUNNING - Store Inventory
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Triang Hornby S4044 Top Mounting Bracket for R253 Dock or R753 Class 81 Electra - Fixed Price
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Triang Hornby S4063 Bogie Frame for R55 R55 R159 R253 R257 VGC Transcon Dock etc - Fixed Price
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HORNBY DOCK AUTHORITY SHUNTER LOCO BODY ONLY - No.1 - Store Inventory
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TRIANG HORNBY S3128 CARBON BRUSH SPRING FOR DOCK YARD SHUNTER R253 TRAIN MOTOR - Store Inventory
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HORNBY/TRIANG R253 DOCK AUTHORITY DIESEL SHUNTER Nr 3 WITH 6 WAGONS- OO GAUGE - Store Inventory
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TRIANG HORNBY S3368 PICK UP PLATE SPRING FOR DOCK YARD SHUNTER R253 TRAIN MOTOR - Store Inventory
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Hornby Triang 12V BULBS DMU Transcontinental Class 25 47 125 HST Dock Authority - Store Inventory
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Hornby Triang 12V BULBS DMU Transcontinental Class 25 47 125 HST Dock Authority - Store Inventory
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Hornby Triang 12V BULBS DMU Transcontinental Class 25 47 125 HST Dock Authority - Store Inventory
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Hornby Triang 12V BULBS DMU Transcontinental Class 25 47 125 HST Dock Authority - Store Inventory
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Hornby Triang 12V BULBS DMU Transcontinental Class 25 47 125 HST Dock Authority - Store Inventory
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Hornby R253 Diesel Dock Authority Shunter black No.3 complete boxed and working - Fixed Price
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MS132/1 # HORNBY TRIANG DOCK SHUNTER LED LIGHT R0B - Store Inventory
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S4063 # HORNBY TRIANG DIECAST POWER BOGIE DOCK SHUNTER AUSTRALIAN DIESEL F5A - Store Inventory
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Triang Hornby Red Dock authority Shunter - Fixed Price
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Bachmann Scenecraft 44-003 OO Gauge Cattle Dock Platform Farm Barn Hornby 00 HO - Fixed Price
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R253 Hornby Railways 0-4-0 Dock Shunter Box With Instructions. - Fixed Price
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R253 Tri-ang Hornby 0-4-0 Dock Shunter Black Livery Dock Authority 5 - Store Inventory
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HORNBY/TRIANG R253 DOCK AUTHORITY DIESEL SHUNTER Nr 3 WITH 3 WAGONS- OO GAUGE - Store Inventory
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