OO RailRoad BR Class 08 08256 DCC Sound Fitted
Featuring:
- DCC Sound Equipped: Factory-fitted DCC sound decoder providing realistic start-up, idle, and shunting sound effects for immersive operation.
- Prototype Detail: Highly detailed OO scale BR Class 08 diesel shunter, capturing the character of Britain’s most prolific yard locomotive.
- Scale & Gauge Compatibility: OO scale (1:76); suitable for OO gauge track systems.
- Operational Flexibility: Ideal for yard shunting, freight marshalling, dock work, and industrial layouts.
- Fine Detailing: Injection-moulded body with printed livery, cab interior detail, and underframe components.
- Layout Integration: Standard OO couplings for seamless integration with freight wagons and coaching stock.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Model: BR Class 08 08256
- Type: Diesel Shunter
- Sound: DCC sound fitted
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Power Requirement: DCC controller required for full sound functionality
- Compatibility Notes: Suitable for OO gauge DCC layouts
Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers building realistic BR yard scenes, industrial depots, freight terminals, and shunting-heavy layouts.
Why this model matters
The Class 08 is the most numerous locomotive class in British railway history, forming the backbone of shunting operations across the UK for decades. Its low-speed control and reliability made it indispensable in organising freight wagons in yards, ports, and industrial complexes.
How to use it
This model is ready-to-run and DCC sound fitted. It can be operated immediately on compatible DCC systems to access full sound and control functions. No assembly, paint, or glue is required.
This is a detailed scale model and not a toy.