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The ubiquitous Class 08 has been seen in many different colour schemes since its introduction nearly fifty years ago, however, the Anglia Railways 08 must rank as being one of the most appealing. This livery has been expertly and precisely applied to the Hornby model and for a full appreciation of the decoration detail a magnifying glass must be employed.
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 08/09 - no bodyside ladders Class 08/09 - original bodyside doors Class 08/09 - wooden cab doors |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Footsteps |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Painted |
Body Construction |
Plastic |
Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Fixed |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 1 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
DCC Capability: |
Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
Ringfield |
Pickups |
2 out of 3 axles |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |