{"product_id":"hornby-oo-railroad-br-class-08-08256","title":"HORNBY OO RailRoad: BR - Class 08 - 08256","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"124\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"122\"\u003eHornby 1\/76 – RailRoad BR Class 08 – 08256\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eA total of 996 Class 08 diesel-electric shunters were built across various BR works between 1952 and 1962, becoming the standard BR general-purpose shunter. They were a familiar sight at stations, freight yards, and depots across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eThe locomotive this model represents began life as 13326 in November 1956, completed at Darlington and new to New England, Peterborough. Over its career, it served at Sheffield Darnall, Tinsley, Finsbury Park, Hitchin, Stratford, and finally Colchester from May 1968, before withdrawal in February 1984. It was scrapped at Doncaster Works by January 1985.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eOur RailRoad model faithfully captures the detail of this iconic shunter, with a more durable build than standard models—perfect for beginners, younger modellers, or anyone who enjoys running their layout daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"165j5x3\" data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eGauge: 00 | Scale: 1:76\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ozrzvx\" data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eDCC Status: DCC Ready 21-pin socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1225d8h\" data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eLivery: BR Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uc8d2f\" data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eOperator: British Railways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lhgmu2\" data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eMinimum Curve: Radius 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lxax3z\" data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eCoupling Type: Wide Tension Lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ii8rfy\" data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eHornby Decoder Compatibility: HM7000-21TXS Bluetooth® \u0026amp; DCC Sound Decoder (21-pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eDimensions – Without Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gqyxxy\" data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eLength: 12.4?cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5wpcsd\" data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eWidth: 3.5?cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10ks8si\" data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eHeight: 5.5?cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dnvqr\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eAccurate OO scale replica of Class 08 shunter 08256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nx1fny\" data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eDurable construction for frequent use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pfu8lw\" data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eIdeal for beginners, younger enthusiasts, or busy model railway layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13fl8ec\" data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eCompatible with Hornby HM7000 DCC sound decoders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1689\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis model combines classic BR design with robust features, ready for action on any OO gauge railway.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HORNBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46534407848097,"sku":"HRB-R30546","price":108.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/R30546.jpg?v=1781237734","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/hornby-oo-railroad-br-class-08-08256","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}