Bachmann’s ‘Baby Sulzer’
INTRODUCED from 1960, the Class 24/1 was avariant of the once numerous Sulzer Type 2 designed by Derby works around the Sulzer 6LDA28 power unit.
The sub-class introduced the first physical change to the exterior appearance of the Class 24 design, with a four-character headcode box replacing the train identification discs fitted to the Class 24/0. End gangway doors were retained alongside the pair of tail-lights.
Internally, electrics were upgraded and overall weight reduced through the use of smaller capacity fuel and water tanks. The design remained in production from D5114-D5150 until uprating of the power unit to 1250hp for the Class 25s. The Class 24/1 locomotives were constructed quickly, being introduced to traffic by 1961, with many being allocated to the Scottish Region including Inverness shed for operation in
