Bachmanns' detailed model of the BR class 08 heavy diesel shunting locomotive is presented in the black livery originally applied to shunting engines. the 13xxx series numbers were applied during the 1950s before mainline diesel locomotives arrived. The D3xxx series was setup later as the shunters was assimilated into the new diesel locomotive numbering scheme.
Era 4 1948-1956. DCC Ready. A mini size 8 pin decoder is required for DCC operation due to restricted space inside the engine bonnet.