Model Year Details

1981 - Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter

U.K.
D3010

Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter

Model: Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter (Overall Model page)
Running Number: D3010
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 08
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
0-6-0
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 8,450
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Green
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.
Year: 1981
Catalogue Number: R.354
Year Information: Automatic coupling system.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways Ticket to ride - OO Gauge Catalogue 1981
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 27th Edition
Hornby Railways Ticket to ride - OO Gauge Catalogue 1981
Logo & Box Design:


UK Price List: £11.95
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---

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Model Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT IMAGE
1980 R.354 1980
Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter
1981 R.354 1981
Class 08 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter

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
81B X.03 Electric Motor - 12 Volts D.C. September 1978
81B (Back) X.03 Electric Motor - 12 Volts D.C. - Back September 1978

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