Model Year Details

1996 - 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: 1996
Catalogue Number: R.272
Year Information: Designed for their pulling power rather than speed, many of the 500 Class 08 shunters that were built can be seen in marshalling yards manoeuvring the heaviest of trains into position. To try and emulate its full size counterparts strength the Hornby model has a powerful Type 7 motor fitted to an SSPP (Super Pulling Power) chassis.
Model Motor: Type 7 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 42nd Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 42nd Edition

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UK Price List: £34.99
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---

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