BR, Class 08, 0-6-0, 08715 - Era 8

The Class 08, 0-6-0 diesel electric shunter which was based on the prototype LMS designs, became British Railways' largest fleet of locomotives. These locomotives were constructed between 1953 and 1962 at Crewe, Darlington, Derby and Doncaster.

The class, which includes a number of Class 09 locomotives, has a single cab at the No.1 end and a front section that houses the power unit, generator and control equipment. Class 08 shunters are powered by an English Electric 350hp, 6KT engine and have a maximum speed of 15 - 20mph. The Class once numbered in excess of 1,000 with approximately 300 remaining in service today and still represents the mainstay of the UK's shunting power.

The standard Class 08 locomotives are in operation in most if not all areas of the UK and are expected to remain in service for many years to come. They are employed mainly as shunting units in marshalling yards and shunting depots but are also used occasionally for short trip workings.

Locomotive No. D03882 was built in May 1960 at Crewe Works and spent the first 12 years of its life assigned to engine sheds in Scotland. By 1974 the locomotive had been relocated to Colchester and was given a TOPS number of 08715. In 1993 it was repainted in a distinctive bright orange livery before being taken out of service under EWS ownership in 1997.

Welcome to the HM7000 Control System

HM7000 is an innovative way of controlling and operating model railways. Combining Bluetooth® technology and app-based control, the HM7000 Control System has been designed to revolutionise the controlling of a model railway.

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Upgrade Paths

Previous Control Systems can be upgraded to HM7000, see below for the options and upgrade paths available.

Train Set > HM7000

Already have a locomotive but want to go digital? Click here to discover how.

HM6000 > HM7000

The HM6000 system is only a short step away from having HM7000. Click here to discover how.

HM|DC > HM7000

New to the hobby? HM7000 is just a short step away. Click here to discover how.

DCC > HM7000

Already operating a layout using DCC? HM7000 is just a short step away. Click here to discover how.

Conventional DCC Controller > HM7000

Locomotives fitted with either a Hornby HM7000 or conventional decoders can be operated using the HM|DCC Bluetooth® system - click here to learn how.

HM7000 Products

HM7000-6: Bluetooth® & DCC Decoder (6-pin)

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1x Model Diesel Locomotive, 1x Instructions