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Diesel Shunter 08 436 - D3551
08 436 in service during the Swanage Railway at Work Weekend 2011The British Rail Class 08 was the standard class of diesel locomotive designed for shunting. From 1953 to 1962, 996 locomotives were produced, making it the most numerous of all British locomotive classes. There were also 26 of the near-identical but higher-geared Class 09, and 171 similar locomotives fitted with different engines and transmissions (some of which became Class 10), which together brought the total number of outwardly-similar machines to 1193. Since their introduction, the nature of rail freight in Britain has changed considerably, reducing or removing the need for shunting, therefore only a few Class 08 locomotives remain in service today. However, many have found an active retirement on heritage railways in Britain, with at least 66 being classed as preserved, though there may be more unregistered Class 08s still working in Britain or abroad. Their low maintenance requirements means that most of them are still in operational condition, with only a few examples left unrestored. For more information see the Wikipedia article here.
NEW DVD CELEBRATING THE SWANAGE RAILWAY'S FIRST FIVE DIESEL GALAS - SWANAGE DIESELS
Locomaster Profiles has produced a new 90+ minutes DVD, exclusively for the
Swanage Railway, highlighting all 30 diesels to have run during the
last five Swanage Railway Diesel Galas including 2010.
The DVD also features an exclusive
'official' cab ride, from Wareham to Norden, filmed when 47580 brought
stock to the 2010 Gala.
DVD's cost £16:95.
The DVD can be found in the Swanage Railway's shop at Swanage station, and can
also be ordered on-line from the Swanage Railway by following
this link or
click on the image on the right.
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08 436 in service during the Swanage Railway at Work Weekend 2011