Model Details

Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter

U.K.
3973

Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter

Years Released: 2003 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.

Model: Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter
Running Number: 3973
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 08
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
0-6-0
Model Information: Length - 124mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2003

2003
Company: L.M.S. - London Midland & Scottish Railway
Logo: L.M.S. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
London Midland & Scottish Railway
Livery: L.M.S. Crimson
L.M.S. Crimson
Livery Details: Crimson lake with yellow lettering and black lining.
Company Information: The biggest of Britains big four post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Made up from 34 company lines including the Caledonian, Midland and Somerset & Dorset Joint Railways. Express trains from London to Glasgow were a feature of this company.

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Previous: 2415 - November 2023
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Model Year Details (1)

YEAR CAT MODEL
2003 R.2334 2003
Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter

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YEAR MOTOR
2003 Type 7

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R.2334 - Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter - 2003
R.2334 Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter - 2003


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