Pre-order BR Class 08 0-6-0 08817

Hornby’s Class 08 0-6-0 diesel shunter is an ideal small locomotive to expand or start modelling in TT:120 scale. Accurately replicating the workhorse of Britain’s freight yards, this compact shunter is the ideal addition to a modern image layout of any size.

Pre-order today with a £1 deposit. Our customer services team will contact you to collect the balance of £133.99 on arrival of the model into stock. Model due autumn 2025. Full price £134.99.

Recognised as one of the most reliable diesel shunters constructed, the Class 08 was a British Railways development of an LMS design with 996 of these successful locomotives constructed between 1952 and 1962. A common sight in yards and sidings to this day, the number of preserved Class 08s almost outnumbers those currently in mainline service.

Hornby’s model of 08817 in BR blue with the name Thornaby and depot Kingfisher logo on the bodyside.

The locomotive features a 6-pin decoder socket, making it a simple upgrade to digital control a suitable decoder.

Product highlights include:

• BR Class 08 0-6-0 diesel shunter 08817 ‘Thornaby’ in BR blue
• DCC ready with a 6-pin decoder socket
• NEM standard couplings
• Designed for operation down to Radius 1
• Compact locomotive ideal for any layout set from 2014 onwards

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