List of preserved british rail class 08 locomotives. The british rail class 08 is a class of dieselelectric shunting locomotive built by british railways br. I think the last 12xxx in br service were withdrawn by earlymid72. Jul 19, 2015 on friday heljans new br class 05 arrived on my door step, so i thought i would let you know a thing or two about the model and the prototype. Local edmonton company has an immediate need for a class 1 shunter truck driver. British rail class 08 or sometimes called gronk is a class of dieselelectric shunting locomotive. While 16 of the locomotives were stored, with some out of traffic since 2011, eight of the machines were still in traffic on september 19. The tables below attempt to list the different types and the different classifications used to describe them as clearly as possible. Jun 10, 2016 the main railway was running its little 060 shunter lord phil and tailing was a br class 14 as they cant run round at the mainline station of matlock. Search 15 shunter truck driver jobs now available on. The british rail class 05 is a class of 060 dieselmechanical shunters built by hunslet engine company from 1955 to 1961. D2370 and d2371 were used as departmental locomotives and originally numbered 91 and 92 respectively.
Production started in 1953 and when it finished in 1962. By n ationalisation in 1948, the number of lms 060 shunting locomotives totalled twentyfour, this fleet being increased by british railwa. Overlapping class 08 production was that of a virtually identical shunter. Br class 04 d2207 north york moors historical railway trust. Class 08 d3586 in br green livery with wasp stripes. British rail class 05 simple english wikipedia, the free. Most of the initial machines were delivered in br black, before changing to br green in the late 1950s. In the south yard four of their diesel shunters were in operation. These unsung heroes have been a part of our everyday railway for over 50 years. These locomotives have now been retired with only 10 of the locomotives being preserved. The class, which includes a number of class 09 locomotives, has a single cab. This page looks at the standard types including the once ubiquitous 350hp class.
Production started in 1953 and when it finished in 1962, the class had become the most numerous of all british classes, numbering 996 in total. They had the door to the cab at the rear, with a railed veranda behind the cab. The class 09 shunter is a relatively rare class of diesel shunter that looks virtually identical to the class 08. Many of them are in use sometimes 7 days a week and are the backbone of operations. Ex british railways shunters sometimes overshadowed by the mainline fleet, but no less important, are the diesel shunters of the east lancashire railway. Introduced a few years earlier, the class 08 was based on an lms design which later became the class 11, numbering 120. The 1955 diesel locomotive classes are given in brackets where applicable a large number of different shunter types were purchased by british rail and its predecessors, many of which were withdrawn prior to the introduction of tops. Ews 08993 ashburnham is a fairly new purchase to the railway, and the staff have only just finished her.
We are often inundated with questions surrounding shunter drivers and banksman, it seems there is not enough information publicly available to both shunter drivers, banksmen and their employers and so we have put together a list of the most common questions we are asked to give you the facts on shunter drivers and bank. Being the most prolific of any british rail locomotives, they became a common sight at any site of significance. Number in class 472 class 09 only has 25 in class 08 speed 15 mph, 09 speed 25 mph. You might be able to do everything as normal in a different sequence, but, just before you go to the class 09 you must operate the turntable with the triangle button, and hop off it.
British rail class 09 simple english wikipedia, the free. Br 330036 revised drivers general instructions for the operation of diesel train locomotives, diesel shunting locomotives and diesel multiple trains with electric, hydraulic and mechanical transmissions. When fitted with a deadmans treadle, which applied the brakes in the event of a driver being disabled, it could be. There are no early photos because, foolishly, i gave my early ones to a member of brhsg in c1980. This model comes with working directional redwhite lights. Class 66 cab ride db schenker 665 gascoigne wood coal sidings, selby, to drax 8d06 british rail hd duration. However, the first locomotive to be built to the design was actually ds1173, in 1948, which served as a departmental shunter at hither green depot. Locomotive repair books, record cards, manuals and driver. Now, when you try to sit in the driver s seat of the 09, that precrash message wont appear. The br class 09 is a shunting locomotive formerly used by british railway. Shunter and banksman for hgvs your questions answered.
It was based on the lms 12033 series later tops class 11. Comparison on hornbys class 09 shunter and bahcmanns. D3000 currently preserved at the heritage shunters trust based at peak rail was built in 1952 although didnt enter service until 1953. So here is my photographic record of the humble class 08 and 09 shunters.
The 26 locos are similar to the class 08 shunting locomotives but have different gearing, giving a top speed of 27. The class 09 is similar to the class 08, of which the svr has a number of examples, but having different gearing giving an increased top speed of 27. The pioneer locomotive, number 00, was built in 1952 although it did not enter service until 195. Shunter spot contact me gronks, jockos, pilots,350s. Further builds began carrying br standard blue from 1966 until privatisation commenced.
Class 31 cab ride peak rail 815 loco tv uk duration. Class 09, br 060de south devon railway yard shunting duration. Indeed, but confusingly 03s were generally known as drewrys by drivers, presumably due to their similarity with the 04. The british rail class 04 was a 060 dieselmechanical shunting locomotive class, built between 1952 and 1962 and was the basis for the later class 03 built in the british railways workshops. Class 08 shunters are powered by an english electric 350hp, 6kt engine and have a maximum speed of 15 20mph. Jan 29, 2019 time to jump back into one if not my favourite trains. The basic design of the class 08 diesel shunter goes back to the 1930s when the lms were experimenting with the idea, and was more specifically based on the lms 1945 batch of diesel shunters that later became the class 11s. Hornby r3342po01 class 08 shunter 08489 in br blue preowned dcc soundfitted, detailed with driver, damage to connecting rods.
Built in brs derby works, she entered service as no. British railways 350hp dieselelectric shunter d4106. The classic diesel shunter on british railways, a design with antecedents of more than 70 years and, with its double frames, recalling design classics of the 19th century. Paul bartletts photographs class 08 and 09 br shunters. Peak rail hertiage shunters weekend 050615 youtube. It was mainly used as a shunter in burg station however the full number includes the type code 98, so it is a diesel shunter this included a small restored shunter and an antique fire engine. With modifications, the model can be used as a class 08 or 09.
Further builds began carrying br standard blue from 1966 until. As the standard br generalpurpose diesel shunter, the class became a familiar sight at major stations and freight yards. Darren bell are an agency that provides excellence, honesty, transparency and simplicity to the driving sector nationwide and we are currently recruiting for a hgv1 shunter driver to cover a assignments for our clients in the manchester middleton area. British rail class 08 simple english wikipedia, the free. Wnxx interactive view topic class 0809 shunter thread.
R3342po01 hornby class 08 shunter 08489 in br blue preowned dcc soundfitted, detailed with driver, damage to connecting rods oo gauge 1. The british rail class 08 was the standard class of diesel locomotive designed for shunting. The british rail class 08 is a class of diesel locomotive designed for shunting. Drewry car co, gardnerengined 060 dieselmechanical loco driving cab. List of british rail modern traction locomotive classes. I follow the scenario task instructions to the letter, then after mounting the br class 09 shunter driver s seat, i get a do you want to leave the service minehead loco 2 and take contol of service class 09. During may 2001, canton depot formed a mobile shunter gang, with the specific objective of maintaining the great western fleet of class 08 09 s in prime working order and minimising the need to move locomotives to canton depot by road for attention. This model comes with working directional redwhite lights locomotive prices. Br dieselelectric 060 shunters, classes 08, 09, 10 00366, d3000 d4192, 0800108995. The class 09 gears traded pulling power for a higher top speed the class 09 can run up to 27mph whilst the 08s were limited to 15mph. The british rail class 09 is a class of 060 diesel locomotive designed primarily for shunting but also short distance freight trips along branch lines. Me driving a br class 08 diesel shunter luke blake. British rail class 05 hunslet shunter ready run kits silver. The british rail class 09 is a class of 060 diesel locomotive designed primarily for shunting and also short distance freight trips along branch lines.
This page looks at the standard types including the once ubiquitous 350hp class 08. In total, 26 of the class were built, similar in appearance and specification to the class 08 but with different gearing to deliver a higher top speed. At first they were numbered 11611176 and later on were numbered d2550d2619. Produced between 1959 and 1962, the br class 09 was used in service on the southern region of british rail primarily on shunting duties, however, they were occasionally used as standin locos for passenger services.
Hornby class 08 locomotives by class locomotives shop. Db schenker shunting locomotive fleet put up for sale. Collection includes some in industrial use and a dutch version. Br class 08 060 diesel shunter english electric design. Growing into the most numerous of any diesel locomotive class on the british rail system, the type became class 08 under the 1972 tops numbering scheme.
Class 08 08410 is the shunter for the depot as a result, the station still houses a diesel shunter it entered service early the following year, as a shunter and mobile crane no. It put 23 class 08s and one class 09 on the market on september 18, with expressions of interest to close on october 5. Dbr group industrial and driver agency manchester class 1. Stay alive is strongly recommended on dcc models with upto 8 secs life without power. Db schenker dbs withdrew most of its 350hp class 08 and 09 shunting fleet from active service in 2014 and are now offering some of them for sale. Beyer peacockbrush dieselelectric 040 shunter, d2999. For this reason, though similar to the existing class 08 shunting locomotives, class 09s were regeared to give a maximum top speed of 27. Time to jump back into one if not my favourite trains. Diesel mechanical shunters d2000 onwards also departmental locomotives nos.
Bachmann br class 08 diesel shunter dcc fitting guide non dcc ready locoyard 01032014 since last years movember campaign, devious diesel from thomas the tank engine and friends had become the fleets only nonsteam locomotive, but it is now joined by a br class08 classmate, albeit a more detailed mainrange bachmann version. Class 09 09017 was now on driver experience on the siding alongside the depot, while class 08 08911 was on display. From 1953 to 1962, 996 locomotives were produced, making it the most numerous of all british locomotive classes. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. This page has been added primarily to assist search engines in searching the website and to allow people without java enabled appliances browse the site. The prototype the hunslet engine co 204hp 060 diesel mechanical was introduced in 1955 and ran in british railways service until the late 1960s when. Request by thelukei comparison on hornbys class 09 shunter and bahcmanns class 08 shunter. The br 350hp shunter was developed from a similar lms machine, the first.
They were used on the eastern and scottish regions of british railways. Class 08 09 locomotives have never really featured in either british rail or ews plans for naming, with only a handful being undertaken. The br class 09 is a class of 060 diesel locomotives originally designed for shunting and short distance freight trips along branch lines. Cabs loco class 01 20 dawlish trains digital photographic. Bringing the overall total build of this type of shunter to 1193, the most numerous type of locomotive ever. Locomotive repair books, record cards, manuals and drivers. There were 996 class 08s built, 26 almost identical but faster class 09s and 171.
Class 08 060 diesel shunter in br black, class 08 79 br d3079, d 3079, 08064, 08 064 built at darlington north road works in 1953 and in much need of restoration in york nrm. Number in class 472 class 09 only has 25 in class 08 speed 15 mph, 09 speed 25 mph length 29. As if stated, it is now at laira and is a wonder to drive after putting up with the gutless wonder 08483, its got easy start as well so no more holding the fork against the spring for 5 minutes while the electric pump builds the oil pressure, just hold it for a few seconds and release when the light comes on, sit back and relax until the engine fires into life. When the time came to go large with general purpose shunters under british railways, the design of the br class 11 was chosen, and between 1952 and 1962, a whopping 996 diesel shunters were built as the br class 08. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Dec 16, 20 the british rail br class 08 is a class of dieselelectric shunting locomotive. Shunter classes are listed by 1955 class, which puts tops classes in. However, many more unofficial namings have taken place throughout the network, usually of a personal nature relating to their areas of operation. English electric 060 diesel shunter class 0809 11 prototype. There were also 26 of the nearidentical but higher geared class.
Search shunter driver jobs now available on, the worlds largest job site. The british rail class 03 locomotive was, together with the similar class 04, one of british railways most successful 060 dieselmechanical shunters. The british rail class 02 were a class of twenty 040 dieselhydraulic shunting locomotives built by the yorkshire engine company in 1960 first ten, d2850d2859 and 1961 d2860d2869 for service in areas of restricted loading gauge and curvature such as docks. The class, which includes a number of class 09 locomotives, has a single cab at the no.
Pride of our shunter fleet, 08202 can often be found shunting coaches. The main railway was running its little 060 shunter lord phil and tailing was a br class 14 as they cant run round at the mainline station of matlock. Only 26 class 09 diesel shunters were built, opposed to 996 class 08. Ex ews class 08 diesel shunter 08694 08 694, br d3861, d 3861 built in 1960. Since their introduction in 1952 however, the nature of rail traffic in britain has changed considerably. By the end of 2003, it would be hard to find a shunting. The 14 built were primarily used at southampton docks. This connector allows the eurostar to couple and decouple without the driver shunter secondman leaving the cab and undoing and doing all the connector cables, and jumpers. Br dieselelectric 060 shunters, classes 08, 09, 10 the railway. These locomotives were constructed between 1953 and 1962 at crewe, darlington, derby and doncaster. The british rail class 09 is a class of 060 diesel locomotive designed primarily for shunting and also short distance freight trips along branch lines the 26 locos are nearly identical to the more numerous class 08 shunting locomotives but have different gearing, giving a higher top speed of 27.