Model Details
Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter - Piccadilly
08673
Years Released:
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
2011
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 6 years.
(Model may have been released after 2011)
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
Logo & Box Style:
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992
2011
 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 |
 2011 |
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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 225 - December 2023
Previous: 373 - November 2023
Movement:
(+148)
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 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1989 | Super Strong Pulling Power. |
| 1990 | Super Strong Pulling Power. |
| 1991 | 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. |
| 1992 | The Class 08 model is decorated in InterCity livery for marshalling rakes of coaches before and after their journeys. Powered by Type 7 motor in patented SSPP chassis. |
| 2011 | Sprung buffers, cab and tender detail. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1989 | Type 7 |
| 1990 | Type 7 |
| 1991 | Type 7 |
| 1992 | Type 7 |
| 2011 | Five pole skew wound. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1988 | £21.92 |
| 1989 | £24.15 |
| 1992 | £31.70 |
Catalogue Images (6)
R.054 Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter - Piccadilly - 1988
R.054 Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter - Piccadilly - 1989
R.054 Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter - Piccadilly - 1990
R.054 Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter - Piccadilly - 1991
R.054 Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter - Piccadilly - 1992
R.3048 Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter - Piccadilly - 2011
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