The British Rail Class 08 is a class of diesel–electric shunting locomotives built by British Railways (BR). As the standard BR general-purpose diesel shunter, the class became a …

From 1953 to 1962, 996 locomotives were produced, making it the most numerous of all British locomotive classes.

Power was provided by a six-cylinder from English Electric via two electric traction motors and coupling rods. 996 units were built in about ten years, making the class 08 the most-built …

were did D3000 [aka 13000] go and when (this is not the same loco that was pulled out of the derelict building recently)?

NEW MARCH 2018. Drivers' instructions B.R.33003/252 (22 pages plus four fold-out fault sheets) for BR class 08 diesel-electric shunting locomotives. It was dated June 1968. The engines …

Apr 12, 2025 · Early Diesel shunting Locomotives before BR Classification. CLICK ON THE CLASS NUMBER TO OBTAIN FURTHER INFORMATION ON THAT CLASS

The Class 08 is a class of British diesel-electric shunting locomotive. The Pioneer Class 08 (D3000) was built in 1952 although it did not enter service until 1953. Production continued …

The BR Class 08 is an 0-6-0 diesel-electric shunting locomotive which became the standard for this type of locomotive across the UK rail system by the 1970s, once the majority of other …

English: This was British Railways first Class 08, entering service in October 1952. It carried the number 13000 until May 1961 when it became D3000. It was withdrawn in November 1972 …