Lima L205121

British Rail Class 50 50008 “Thunderer”, British Rail (Blue - Laira)

Last updated: 15 September 2026

Catalogue

Builder: Lima
Catalogue No.: L205121 Special
Why special: Limited to 550
Category: Diesel & Electric Locomotives
Year: 1992
Scale: OO
Finish: Pristine

Locomotive

Tooling: Lima (1984)
Operator: British Rail
Livery: Blue
Branding: Laira
Running No.: 50008
Name: Thunderer
Era: 6. British Rail Blue Pre-TOPS
DCC: Not compatible
Curve: 2nd Radius (438mm) +

Prototype

Class: British Rail Class 50
Traction: Diesel
Built: 1967–1968
Total produced: 50
Ordered by: British Railways
Built by: English Electric
Built at: Newton-le-Willows
Built: 1968
Withdrawn: 1992
Length of service: 24.2 years
Running numbers: BR D408, BR 50008
Names: Thunderer

Left Front Three Quarter View | © Lima

Side Elevation Left Direction | © Lima

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