Hornby Dublo OO Class 08 (1961)
Model overview
08454 at Alstom Widnes in September 2019. ©Hattons Model Railways
Class 08
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Hornby Dublo - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1961
DCC Capability: DCC incompatible
Manufacturer: Hornby Dublo - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1961
DCC Capability: DCC incompatible
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 08/09 - bodyside ladders Class 08/09 - original bodyside doors Class 08/09 - wooden cab doors |
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Body ladders Handrails |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Footsteps |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened Nickel-plated Painted |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Fixed |
Coupling type |
Drawbar Hornby Dublo/ Peco "Simplex" coupling Peco style Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within cab Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC incompatible |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis Locomotive |
Motor type |
3-pole Ringfield |
Pickups |
2 out of 3 axles Driving wheels only |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
