R30546 Hornby Railroad Class 08 Diesel Shunter number 08 256

New release - pre-orders invited - expected during 3nd Quarter 2026. preauthkernow

The Hornby catalogue shows this model as Next 18 Pin DCC Socket, but their website shows 21 Pin Socket. Once the model arrives we will see what it really is and update accordingly!

A total of 996 of the diesel electric shunters were built at various BR works between 1952 and 1962. As the standard BR general-purpose diesel shunter, the type became a common sight at major stations and freight yards across the country. 

The locomotive this model example is based on started life as 13326 in November 1956, having been completed at Darlington, and was new to New England, Peterborough. It later served at Sheffield Darnall, Tinsley, Finsbury Park, Hitchin, Startford and finally, from May 1968 at Colchester, from where it was withdrawn in February 1984. It was cut-up at Doncaster Works by January the following year. 

Our RailRoad range is more durable than our standard range, making it perfect for beginners, children, and the most enthusiastic of model railway runners.