{"product_id":"oo-railroad-ews-class-08-08512","title":"OO Railroad EWS Class 08 08512","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO Railroad EWS Class 08 08512 delivers a highly detailed representation of one of Britain’s most widely used diesel shunters, operated in EWS livery for modern freight yard and depot duties.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEWS Livery:\u003c\/b\u003e Authentic maroon and gold First Engineering Services branding with precise numbering for 08512.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClassic Shunter Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Faithful Class 08 outline with detailed cab, handrails, and underframe components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYard Operations Focus:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed for low-speed shunting, coupling, and freight handling in depot environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReady-to-Run Model:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully assembled OO gauge locomotive suitable for immediate use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinished Model Dimensions (Approximate)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 10–12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 3–4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4–5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGauge:\u003c\/b\u003e 16.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/b\u003e BR Class 08\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNumber:\u003c\/b\u003e 08512\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOperator:\u003c\/b\u003e EWS (English, Welsh \u0026amp; Scottish Railway)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eService Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Freight yard shunting and depot operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e 1990s–present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic with metal chassis components (model dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrive:\u003c\/b\u003e Powered OO gauge locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCouplings:\u003c\/b\u003e NEM pockets \/ close coupling system (model dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaint\/Glue:\u003c\/b\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e Freight yards, industrial sidings, and modern-era British Rail and post-privatisation layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this locomotive matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Class 08 is the most successful and long-lived British diesel shunter design, forming the backbone of railway yard operations for decades. Its continued use under EWS highlights its reliability and importance in modern freight logistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest used in depot and yard layouts for shunting wagons and assembling freight trains. Ideal for low-speed operation with frequent coupling and uncoupling movements.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a detailed scale model intended for collectors and hobbyists. It is not a toy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44981846311068,"sku":"R30430","price":98.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/R30430.webp?v=1755579406","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/oo-railroad-ews-class-08-08512","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}