Model Details
Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter

3973
Years Released:
2003
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: 3973
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:

2003
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Logo: L.M.S. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947

Livery: 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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 3228 - May 2022
Previous: 2438 - April 2022
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Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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2003 | R.2334 |
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Model Photos & Notes (0)
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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2003 | Type 7 |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.2334 Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter - 2003
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