Before the Class 20s and 31s became household names, there was 10800. Built in 1950, this 827hp "hood" unit was British Railways' first real exploration into the world of medium-power diesel-electric traction. Originally intended to replace steam on secondary passenger and freight duties, it paved the way for the 1955 Modernisation Plan. Our model brings this rare, influential piece of railway history to life, capturing the experimental spirit of the early 1950s.