{"product_id":"hornby-tt3060m-ews-class-08-08499","title":"TT3060M - Hornby - TT:120 - EWS Class 08 08499","description":"\u003cp\u003eHornby are pleased to present a further two new colourful identities of the ever-popular BR Class 08 shunting diesel engine in the April Range Launch. Featuring a diecast chassis, coreless motor, all-wheel drive, immaculate paint application and much more, this ubiquitous shunting loco is undoubtedly going to stand out on your TT:120 layout. This example depicts No.08499 in early 2000’s corporate EWS Maroon \u0026amp; Gold livery, whilst allocated to depots in the South-West of England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Specification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed model based on extensive research and design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssortment of separately fitted parts, including body grabrails, cab steps, sandpipe fillers and buffer stocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass coupling rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful coreless motor providing power to all wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical pick-ups on all wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePivoting NEM coupling sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessory pack that includes bufferbeam pipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum 2nd radius curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6-Pin DCC Decoder Socket compatible with HM7000 system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLivery:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEWS Maroon \u0026amp; Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow Coupling Rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-gloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithfully created using accurate colours and fonts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHornby Recommends:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEA Open Wagon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMHA Open Wagon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTTA Tanker Wagon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust under a thousand of these 350hp were built in various forms between 1952 and 1962 across BR’s locomotive works at Crewe, Derby, Darlington, Derby, Doncaster and Horwich. This example was built at Doncaster and entered service from new at Stourton MPD, Leeds, in March 1958 as D3654. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubsequently allocated to Leeds Holbeck from 1967, and then York North from 1988, it was inherited from BR by EWS at the turn of privatisation. As with many of the Class 08s and 09s that English Welsh \u0026amp; Scottish gained, 08499 received the recognisable maroon and gold corporate paint job, and enjoyed stints at depots in the south west like Lostwithiel, St. Blazey and Plymouth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a period in storage, it was reinstated and later painted into a plain blue livery and named 'Redlight'. It was last seen operating for Transport for Wales at Cardiff Canton.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53819393114451,"sku":"TT3060M","price":149.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/2985\/0963\/files\/Harburn_TT3060M.jpg?v=1780993544","url":"https:\/\/www.harburnhobbies.co.uk\/products\/hornby-tt3060m-ews-class-08-08499","provider":"Harburn Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}