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Class 08 Diesel Shunter

08201

Class 08 Diesel Shunter

Years Released: 1987 1988 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.

Model: Class 08 Diesel Shunter
Running Number: 08201
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: Red wheels version. Model available only in The Diesel Shunter Train Set in 1987 and 1988.
Length - 4 7/8 inches - 12.4cm.
Models Produced: * 13,400
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1987 1988

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.

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Model Year Details (2)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1987	R.780	Class 08 Diesel Shunter
1988	R.780	Class 08 Diesel Shunter

Train Sets Included In (1)

YEARS	TRAIN SET
1987 1988	The Diesel Shunter Train Set

Related Service Sheets (4)

NO	SERVICE SHEET NAME	ISSUE DATE
114	Class 08 Diesel Shunter - R.354, R.780	December 1980
114 (Back)	Class 08 Diesel Shunter - R.354, R.780 - Back	December 1980
139A	0-6-0 Loco Chassis	June 1988
139A (Back)	0-6-0 Loco Chassis - Back	June 1988