Model Year Details
1981 - Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter
08201
Model: Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter (Overall Model page)
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
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.
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
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.
Year: 1981
Catalogue Number: R.780
Year Information: Automatic coupling system.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways Ticket to ride - OO Gauge Catalogue 1981
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 27th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £12.50
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 298 - October 2023
Previous: 373 - September 2023
Movement:
(+75)
Catalogue Number: R.780
Year Information: Automatic coupling system.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways Ticket to ride - OO Gauge Catalogue 1981
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 27th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £12.50
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 298 - October 2023
Previous: 373 - September 2023
Movement:
(+75)
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 |
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