Model Year Details

1995 - Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Electric Shunter

08933

Model: Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Electric Shunter (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 08933
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: ---
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997

Livery: B.R. Railfreight Grey

Livery Details: Grey with yellow cab ends and black window trimmings.
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: 1995
Catalogue Number: R.272
Year Information: Over 500 Class 08 shunters, many of them dating back to the 1950s, are to be found distributed around the BR depots of Britain. Their design and gearing, giving maximum speed of only 20mph, emables them to handle all but the heaviest of trains. Similarly the Hornby model, in its smart Railfreight livery, is surprisingly strong with the power being provided by the Type 7 ringfield motor through to the SSPP (Super Strong Pulling Power) chassis.
Model Motor: Type 7 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 41st Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 41st Edition

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UK Price List: £34.00
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Can Price List: ---

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