Hornby OO Class 08 (2010)
 
                    
                
                
            
        Dave Martin
    
    Model overview
 08454 at Alstom Widnes in September 2019. ©Hattons Model Railways
                          08454 at Alstom Widnes in September 2019. ©Hattons Model Railways
                        Class 08
 
                    
                    Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2010
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
            Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2010
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
            
                
                    
                    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 Door handles Etched Radiator Grille Handrails Horn(s) Jumper cables Lamp irons Panel cover handles Pipe work Radio antenna Toolboxes 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 & painted Glazing Window wipers | 
| Chassis/underframe detail | Air tank Brake rigging chassis Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Footsteps Pipework Sanding gear | 
| 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) | 6 wheels | 
| Minimum radius | Radius 1 | 
| Separating the body from the chassis | Secured with one or more screws | 
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | Within chassis | 
| Working cosmetic features | Opening cab doors Roof vent | 
            
                
                    
                    Electrical
                
            
        
        | DCC Capability: | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket | 
| DCC speaker | Pre-fitted | 
| Motor location | Centre of chassis | 
| Motor type | 5-pole with flywheel | 
| Pickups | All wheels | 
| Power collection | 2 rail DC | 
Other versions of this tool
Other OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Class 08 models
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby |   | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered | R2590 View | Class 08 0-6-0 Shunter 08528 in BR blue | Awaiting Categorisation | 
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby |   | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | R2643 View | Class 08 Shunter 'Noel Kirkbride' EWS. Never produced | EWS - English Welsh and Scottish | 
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby |   | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set | R30368 View | Class 08 BR Intercity Swallow 0-6-0 No. 08570 Diesel Locomotive | |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby |   | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set | R30430 View | RailRoad EWS Class 08 No.08512 Diesel Locomotive | Awaiting Categorisation | 
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby |   | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set | R30430TXS View | RailRoad EWS Class 08 No.08512 Diesel Locomotive - DCC Sound | Awaiting Categorisation | 
 
                         
                         
                         
             
             
             
             
             
                             
                         
                             
                         
                             
                         
                             
                         
                             
                         
                            