Model Details
Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter
08523
Years Released:
1997
1998
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter
Running Number: 08523
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: Available in Trains Sets only, not available as a solo model.
Length - 124mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1997 1998
Running Number: 08523
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: Available in Trains Sets only, not available as a solo model.
Length - 124mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1997 1998
 1997 1998 |
Company: Mainline - Mainline Freight
Logo: Mainline Logo
Logo Years: 1994 - 1996
Livery: Mainline Blue
Livery Details: Aircraft blue with a silver bodyside stripe. Large rolling wheels logo with Mainline branding.
Company Information: Mainline Freight was a freight company formed in 1994, and was based in the South-East of England. In 1996 the company was amalgamated with others to form EWS.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1930 - February 2023
Previous: 3354 - January 2023
Movement:
(+1424)
Logo: Mainline Logo
Logo Years: 1994 - 1996
Livery: Mainline Blue
Livery Details: Aircraft blue with a silver bodyside stripe. Large rolling wheels logo with Mainline branding.
Company Information: Mainline Freight was a freight company formed in 1994, and was based in the South-East of England. In 1996 the company was amalgamated with others to form EWS.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1930 - February 2023
Previous: 3354 - January 2023
Movement:
(+1424)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | R.2007 |
Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter |
| 1998 | R.2007 |
Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter |
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1997 1998 | Twin Train Freight Set |
Related Service Sheets (1)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | 0-6-0 Locomotives | December 1997 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Catalogue Images (2)
R.2007 Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter - 1997
R.2007 Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter - 1998
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