Hornby R30368 BR- Class 08 0-6-0

The Hornby R30368 BR Class 08 0-6-0 is a 1/76 scale OO gauge diesel shunter finished in British Railways livery, bringing one of the most recognisable workhorses of the BR era to your model railway layout. The Class 08 was the backbone of freight yard operations across the UK for decades, and Hornby's OO gauge model captures that character with finely moulded bodywork and period-accurate detailing. Style code HORR30368 makes this easy to search and order as a specific addition to your locomotive roster.

Key Features

• DCC ready, allowing straightforward decoder installation for digital layout control without body modifications
• Detailed 0-6-0 wheel arrangement accurately represented in 1/76 scale, consistent with the prototype's distinctive low-profile shunter stance
• Finished in British Railways livery, making it appropriate for BR era layouts spanning the 1950s through to the late 1990s when Class 08s remained in widespread service
• Suited to OO gauge track systems from Hornby, Peco, and other compatible manufacturers
• Scaled for use on tighter radius curves typical of shunting yard and depot scenes, reflecting the Class 08's real-world operational environment