The BR Class 08 Gronk is a Train Sim World diesel-electric shunting locomotive that was the standard general -purpose locomotive for British Railways (BR) in United Kingdom. The Class 08 was built from 1952 to 1962 and was the most common British locomotive class, with 996 produced.
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Engine | 350 hp English Electric generator |
Maximum speed | 20 mph |
Wheelbase | 0-6-0 |
Dimensions | 29’3″ by 8’6″ |
Uses | Shunting heavy freight, moving coaches, operating on dockyards and industrial sites |
The Class 08 was a common sight at major stations and freight yards, but the nature of rail traffic in Britain has changed considerably. Today, only a few Class 08 locomotives remain in service, but many are preserved on heritage railways.
British Railways
Crewe Works
Darlington Works
Derby Works
Doncaster Works
Horwich Works