Model Details
Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter
13012
Years Released:
1977
1978
1979
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter
Running Number: 13012
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 08
Designer: British Railways
Class Information: Class 08 diesel shunters were the most numerous diesel-electric locomotive design employed by British Railways. The antiquated outward appearance of the class finds roots in early experimentation with diesel locomotives by the London Midland Scottish Railways (LMS) during the 1930’s. More...
Weight: 49 tons
Purpose: Shunting
Wheel Arrangement: 0-6-0
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 61,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1977
1978 1979
Running Number: 13012
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 08
Designer: British Railways
Class Information: Class 08 diesel shunters were the most numerous diesel-electric locomotive design employed by British Railways. The antiquated outward appearance of the class finds roots in early experimentation with diesel locomotives by the London Midland Scottish Railways (LMS) during the 1930’s. More...
Weight: 49 tons
Purpose: Shunting
Wheel Arrangement: 0-6-0
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 61,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1977
1978 1979
 1977 |
 1978 1979 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 207 - July 2022
Previous: 149 - June 2022
Movement:
(-58)
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 207 - July 2022
Previous: 149 - June 2022
Movement:
(-58)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | R.156 |
Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter |
| 1978 | R.156 |
Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter |
| 1979 | R.156 |
Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter |
Related Service Sheets (6)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 114 | Class 08 Diesel Shunter - R.354, R.780 | December 1980 |
| 114 (Back) | Class 08 Diesel Shunter - R.354, R.780 - Back | December 1980 |
| HR1978 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Front) | 1978 |
| HR1978 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Back) | 1978 |
| HR1978 C1 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Class 1) | 1978 |
| HR1978 C2 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Class 2) | 1978 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1977 | Automatic uncoupling device on the rear coupling. Fitted with Magnadhesion. |
| 1978 | This standard BR diesel shunting class can be seen all over the country. A useful patented device is fitted to the Hornby model to enable uncoupling anywhere on the layout. Stop the train suddenly to hinge the coupling hook away from the coupling bar, then ease the loco gently forward and it uncouples from the train automatically. The model also has finer scale wheels and Magnadhesion. |
| 1979 | Model fitted with unique device to enable uncoupling to take place anywhere on the layout. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1979 | X.03 |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1977 | £6.70 |
| 1978 | £7.50 |
| 1979 | £8.25 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.156 Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter - 1977
R.156 Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter - 1978
R.156 Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter - 1979
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