7D-008-014D Class 08 Intercity 08795 Swansea Diesel Shunter Locomotive - DCC Sound option-set-139 ERA 9 (1995 - 2005)

ERA 9 (1995 - 2005)

British Railways Mk1 coaches

It was the long-term ambition of the owners to restore the locomotive to full working order and in October 1980 it was moved to the Strathspey Railway where it was rebuilt

COUPLINGS Chain

WHEEL CONFIGURATION 2-6-0

7D-008-014D Class 08 Intercity 08795 Swansea Diesel Shunter Locomotive - DCC Sound option-set-139 ERA 9 (1995 - 2005)The class 08 diesel electric locomotive is one of the most common diesels developed for British railway usage. Over 990 of these locomotives were produced between 1953 and 1962 at the railway works in Crewe, Darlington and Doncaster. Until the 1990's they were commonly seen in all large stations and goods yards. Unfortunately with the introduction of fixed rake wagons and multiple units, the need for shunting locomotive diminished and many of these