Model Details
Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter
08201
Years Released:
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 5 years.
Model: Class 08 0-6-0 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: * 21,000 solo models produced and 900 in sets.
Length - 4 7/8 inches - 12.4cm.
Models Produced: * 21,900
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1981
1982 1983
1984 1985
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: * 21,000 solo models produced and 900 in sets.
Length - 4 7/8 inches - 12.4cm.
Models Produced: * 21,900
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1981
1982 1983
1984 1985
 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 |
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: 471 - September 2025
Previous: 312 - August 2025
Movement:
(-159)
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: 471 - September 2025
Previous: 312 - August 2025
Movement:
(-159)
Model Year Details (5)
Related Service Sheets (7)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 139 | 0-6-0 Loco Chassis - R.158, R.301, R.317, R.351, R.382, R.780 etc | February 1987 |
| 139 (Back) | 0-6-0 Loco Chassis - R.158, R.301, R.317, R.351, R.382, R.780 etc - Back | February 1987 |
| 81B | X.03 Electric Motor - 12 Volts D.C. | September 1978 |
| 81B (Back) | X.03 Electric Motor - 12 Volts D.C. - Back | September 1978 |
| HR1982 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Front) | 1982 |
| HR1982 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Back) | 1982 |
| HR1982 T1&2 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Type 1 & 2) | 1982 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1981 | Automatic coupling system. |
| 1984 | Features unique uncoupling device and magnadhesion. |
| 1985 | Features unique uncoupling device and magnadhesion. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1981 | £12.50 |
| 1982 | £13.95 |
| 1984 | £16.49 |
| 1985 | £16.99 |
Catalogue Images (5)
R.780 Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter - 1981
R.780 Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter - 1982
R.780 Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter - 1983
R.780 Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter - 1984
R.780 Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter - 1985
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