Bachmann Branchline 32-108 Class 08 Shunter 08683 in EWS Livery
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Class 08 Shunter 08683 in EWS Livery
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
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The Class 08, or Class DEJ4 as it was originally designated, owes its genesis to-áthe-áearly experiments carried-áout by the LMS for diesel-powered shunting engines as early as 1932. By 1945, a standard design of 0-6-0 shunter had been-ádeveloped, and British Railways adopted this as the mainstay of its shunting fleet albeit afetr implementing further alterations to conform to their standard 'L1' loading guage, thus allowing for great operating versatility in all regions. Construction of the locomotives took place between 1953 and 1968, and the Class 08, as it became designated after October 1968 in the TOPS classification, eventually totalled 894 units. The LMS favoured the use of an English Electric Co diesel power unit and associated electrical equipment in the shunter, where as both-áthe GWR and the LNER had experimented with Brush engines in their development. This did not find favour with BR, although some locomotives appeared with Crossley engines and others with Lister-Blackstone, later to become Class 10 in the TOPS system. It is only the EE Co powered versions that are in service today, powered by English Electric's 6KT six-cylinder engine, with twin type 506 traction motors of same manufacture and fitted with vacum, air or dual brakes.
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 08/09 - bodyside ladders Class 08/09 - metal cab doors Class 08/09 - no bodyside ladders Class 08/09 - original bodyside doors Class 08/09 - revised bodyside doors Class 08/09 - wooden cab doors |
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Body ladders Handrails Horn(s) Lamp irons Panel cover handles Pipe work Radio antenna Whistle - turned brass |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Cosmetic Screwlink couplings Pipework (for front) Pipework (for rear) |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed Glazing Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Air tank Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Footsteps Sanding gear |
Detail pack also contains... |
Spare footsteps Spare handrails |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Coupling socket/mounting |
NEM pockets |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
5-pole with flywheel |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
This product belongs to the following era(s):
Era 9 Initial Privatisation