Model Year Details
1991 - Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter - Piccadilly

08673
Running Number: 08673
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: Length - 4 7/8 inches - 12.4cm.
Models Produced: * 7,000
* 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. Inter City

Livery Details: Grey and blue with red and white lining and 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.
Catalogue Number: R.054
Year Information: This small locomotive may be dwarfed by a rake of InterCity coaches but its Type 7 motor and SSPP chassis will make light work of handling them.
Model Motor: Type 7
Publication: Hornby Railways - 37th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 37th Edition

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Model Year Details (6)
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 |
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