Model Details
Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter
D3010
Years Released:
1980
1981
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter
Running Number: D3010
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: ---
Models Produced: * 8,450
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1980 1981
Running Number: D3010
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: ---
Models Produced: * 8,450
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1980 1981
 1980 1981 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: 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: 767 - December 2023
Previous: 1132 - November 2023
Movement:
(+365)
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: 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: 767 - December 2023
Previous: 1132 - November 2023
Movement:
(+365)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | R.354 |
Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter |
| 1981 | R.354 |
Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter |
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 |
| 81B | X.03 Electric Motor - 12 Volts D.C. | September 1978 |
| 81B (Back) | X.03 Electric Motor - 12 Volts D.C. - Back | September 1978 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1980 | Model fitted with a unique device to enable uncoupling anywhere on the layout. |
| 1981 | Automatic coupling system. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1980 | £10.95 |
| 1981 | £11.95 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.354 Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter - 1980
R.354 Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter - 1981
Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter on ebay UK
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