Model Details

Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter

U.K.
3256

Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter

Years Released: 2005 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.

Model: Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter
Running Number: 3256
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:

2005

2005
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Green
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: 3235 - December 2023
Previous: 2212 - November 2023
Movement: (-1023)

Model Year Details (1)

YEAR CAT MODEL
2005 R.2417 2005
Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
2005 Sprung buffers, cab interior detail.

Motor Information

YEAR MOTOR
2005 Five pole skew wound.

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
2005 £54.99

Catalogue Images (1)

R.2417 - Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter - 2005
R.2417 Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter - 2005


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