Model Details

Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter

U.K.
08528

Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter

Years Released: 2006 2007 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.

Model: Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter
Running Number: 08528
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:

2006 2007

2006 2007
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Blue
B.R. Blue
Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab ends.
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: 3033 - December 2023
Previous: 3055 - November 2023
Movement: (+22)

Model Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT MODEL
2006 R.2590 2006
Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter
2007 R.2590 2007
Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
2006 Sprung buffers, cab interior detail.
2007 Sprung buffers, cab interior detail.

Motor Information

YEAR MOTOR
2006 Five pole skew wound.
2007 Five pole skew wound.

Catalogue Images (2)

R.2590 - Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter - 2006
R.2590 Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter - 2006

R.2590 - Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter - 2007
R.2590 Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter - 2007


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