Model Details
Class 08 Diesel Shunter
08201
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
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
 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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 878 - October 2023
Previous: 1641 - September 2023
Movement:
(+763)
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: 878 - October 2023
Previous: 1641 - September 2023
Movement:
(+763)
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 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Catalogue Images (2)
R.780 Class 08 Diesel Shunter - 1987
R.780 Class 08 Diesel Shunter - 1988
Class 08 Diesel Shunter on ebay US 
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