Model Details
Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter
08531
Years Released:
2001
2002
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter
Running Number: 08531
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.
Image not available, image for R.2157B shown
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2001 2002
Running Number: 08531
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.
Image not available, image for R.2157B shown
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2001 2002
 2001 2002 |
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: 3127 - September 2025
Previous: 2644 - August 2025
Movement:
(-483)
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: 3127 - September 2025
Previous: 2644 - August 2025
Movement:
(-483)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | R.2157A |
Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter |
| 2002 | R.2157A |
Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 2001 | The LMS first experimented with diesel shunting locomotives before the Second World War and the Class 08 design owes much to the work done prior to Nationalisation. At 49 tons and with a tractive power of 35,000lbs, the 08's were more than suited for their task. Type 7 motor fitted to SSPP chassis. |
| 2002 | The LMS first experimented with diesel shunting locomotives before the Second World War and the Class 08 design owes much to the work done prior to Nationalisation. At 49 tons and with a tractive power of 35,000lbs, the 08's were more than suited for their task. Type 7 motor fitted to SSPP chassis. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Type 7 |
| 2002 | Type 7 |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 2002 | £40.00 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.2157A Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter - 2001
R.2157A Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter - 2002
Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter on ebay UK
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