Hornby OO Class 08 (1976)
Model overview
08454 at Alstom Widnes in September 2019. ©Hattons Model Railways
Class 08
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1976
DCC Capability: Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1976
DCC Capability: Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 08/09 - no bodyside ladders Class 08/09 - original bodyside doors Class 08/09 - wooden cab doors |
Detailing
Chassis/underframe detail |
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Footsteps |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Painted |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic |
Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Fixed |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
Ringfield |
Pickups |
2 out of 3 axles |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
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 | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
R2643 View |
Class 08 Shunter 'Noel Kirkbride' EWS. Never produced | EWS - English Welsh and Scottish |