Dapol's new batch of O Gauge Class 08 diesel shunters has now arrived in stock!
Four main variations are available covering this iconic class in BR green, BR blue and for the first time, RSS liveries. Each one of these is available either numbered or unnumbered and digital + sound versions are available for each model too. We are due to receive the DCC/ Sound models soon.
Dapol's Class 08's offer a fantastic starting point for O Gauge modelling, thanks to their diminutive size and heaps of potential for modelling all sorts of scenes and eras.
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Product Features
Highly detailed model with separately fitted parts including handrails, whistle, lamps, pipework, handles, sanding gear and much more
Digital & Sound capability - 21-pin socket and space for a speaker (Factory fitted options also available)
Dapol's 08 Sound profile was recorded from Class 08 13308 Charlie, all sounds are genuine and 100% authentic.
Independently controlled running and cab lights
Diecast Running plate for extra quality and weight
Etched plates where applicable
Powerful 5 pole skew wound motor with refined slow running control and all-wheel pickups
Cast profiled wheels with fine relief and appropriate colouring
Sprung metal coupling hook and screw coupling
Sprung metal buffers
Prototype Information
The British Rail Class 08 diesel-electric shunter is the most numerous of all British locomotive classes. In all 996 were produced between 1953 and 1962 at the BR works at Crewe, Darlington and Doncaster.
The Class 08 became the standard BR Shunter and was a very common sight at stations and freight yards until the 1990s. However, as the nature of the British Railways changed with fixed rakes of wagons and the introduction of multiple units, the requirements for shunting diminished and many Class 08 were either scrapped or sold overseas, including 15 to Australia and 5 to Liberia.
The Class 08โs role as a shunter has been continued onto the heritage railways and over 60 have survived into preservation, making it the most numerous class of preserved locomotive.