Model Details
Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter
3256
Years Released:
2005
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Model: Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter
Running Number: 3256
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 - 124mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2005
Running Number: 3256
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 - 124mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2005
 2005 |
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: 3664 - October 2025
Previous: 2804 - September 2025
Movement:
(-860)
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: 3664 - October 2025
Previous: 2804 - September 2025
Movement:
(-860)
Model Year Details (1)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | R.2417 |
Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Sprung buffers, cab interior detail. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Five pole skew wound. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 2005 | £54.99 |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.2417 Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter - 2005
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