Model Details
Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter - Stephen Dent
08896
Years Released:
1999
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: 08896
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: Length - 124mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

1999
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Logo: EWS Logo
Logo Years: 1996 - 2007
Livery: EWS Maroon & Yellow
Livery Details: Maroon with yellow stripe.
Company Information: EWS is the largest British rail freight company, formed after the break-up of British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 3895 - September 2025
Previous: 3546 - August 2025
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Model Year Details (1)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | R.2111 |
Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter - Stephen Dent |
Related Service Sheets (1)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | 0-6-0 Locomotives | December 1997 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1999 | A contempory freight livery for the venerable workhorse locomotive that has served in British yards since 1953. slow but powerful, the Class 08 is capable of manoeuvring the largest trains. Type 7 motor in SSPP chassis. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1999 | Type 7 |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1999 | £38.75 |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.2111 Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter - Stephen Dent - 1999
Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter - Stephen Dent on ebay UK 
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