Model Details
Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter
08528
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
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:
2006 2007
Running Number: 08528
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:
2006 2007
 2006 2007 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: 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: 3053 - April 2023
Previous: 2503 - March 2023
Movement:
(-550)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: 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: 3053 - April 2023
Previous: 2503 - March 2023
Movement:
(-550)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | R.2590 |
Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter |
| 2007 | R.2590 |
Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
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 - 2007
Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter on ebay US 
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