Bachmann 32-119K

British Rail Class 08 08818 "Molly" Harry Needle Railroad Company

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Bachmann's Description & Specifications

Announced at the Dean Forest Railway during the Bachmann Collectors Club's Members Day 2022, we are delighted to present this Club Limited Edition release of the Bachmann Branchline Class 08 Diesel Shunter as No. 08818/No. 4 'Molly' in GBRf/Harry Needle Railroad Company livery.

The Class 08 was the most numerous of all diesel locomotive classes built by British Rail; first entering service in 1952, many examples can still be found in operation today. The Branchline model captures this ubiquitous prototype to a tee, with a highly detailed bodyshell made up of numerous components including separate handrails, lamp brackets and even windscreen wipers. Moving to the chassis and the characteristic outside frames are faithfully modelled, whilst a powerful five pole motor geared for shunting allows this fine Branchline model to take charge of even the most strenuous of tasks. The livery application includes the distinctive 'wasp stripes' on the bonnet and cab, whilst the yellow coupling rods add a splash of colour below the solebar. The livery is completed using authentic colours and prototypical typefaces and logos for a truly authentic finish.

  • Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
  • Era 9
  • Pristine GBRf/Harry Needle Railroad Company livery
  • Named 'Molly'
  • Running No. 08818/No. 4
  • NEM Coupling Pockets
  • Sprung Buffers
  • Powerful 5 Pole Motor
  • Equipped with a 8 Pin DCC Decoder Socket - recommended Decoder item No. 36-566
  • Length 120mm
  • Bachmann Collectors Club Limited Edition - 504 Certificated Pieces

Class & Prototype

The British Rail Class 08 diesel-electric shunter represents Britain's most numerous locomotive class with 996 built 1952-1962. Powered by the reliable English Electric 6KT diesel engine producing 350-400hp, these 0-6-0 yard locomotives continue working after seven decades, with 100-170 still in active service alongside 87 preserved examples. The Class 08's universal deployment across freight yards, passenger stations, and industrial sidings from 1953 to present makes it the most versatile British diesel for model railway layouts.

No prototype found.

Operator & Livery