Hornby R30430 OO Railroad EWS Class 08 08512

Hornby R30430 OO Railroad EWS Class 08 08512 delivers a highly detailed representation of one of Britain’s most widely used diesel shunters, operated in EWS livery for modern freight yard and depot duties.

Featuring:

• EWS Livery: Authentic maroon and gold First Engineering Services branding with precise numbering for 08512.
• Classic Shunter Design: Faithful Class 08 outline with detailed cab, handrails, and underframe components.
• Yard Operations Focus: Designed for low-speed shunting, coupling, and freight handling in depot environments.
• Ready-to-Run Model: Fully assembled OO gauge locomotive suitable for immediate use.

Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate)

• Length: 10–12 cm
• Width: 3–4 cm
• Height: 4–5 cm

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: OO (1:76)
• Gauge: 16.5mm
• Prototype: BR Class 08
• Number: 08512
• Operator: EWS (English, Welsh & Scottish Railway)
• Service Type: Freight yard shunting and depot operations
• Era: 1990s–present
• Material: Injection-moulded plastic with metal chassis components (model dependent)
• Drive: Powered OO gauge locomotive
• Couplings: NEM pockets / close coupling system (model dependent)
• Assembly: Ready-to-run
• Paint/Glue: Not required
• Recommended Age: 14+

Perfect for: Freight yards, industrial sidings, and modern-era British Rail and post-privatisation layouts.

Why this locomotive matters

The Class 08 is the most successful and long-lived British diesel shunter design, forming the backbone of railway yard operations for decades. Its continued use under EWS highlights its reliability and importance in modern freight logistics.

How to use it

Best used in depot and yard layouts for shunting wagons and assembling freight trains. Ideal for low-speed operation with frequent coupling and uncoupling movements.

This is a detailed scale model intended for collectors and hobbyists. It is not a toy.