Class 08-e prototype

[Iskra]

The loco in action today. Seems a bit weird having a virtually silent loco!

 

[Western 52]

Great that it still has a whistle!

 

[Iskra]

Great that it still has a whistle!

Indeed, I thought that a nice touch too.

More photographs here, including a sneak peak under the bonnet for anyone who is interested:

Iskra's Odysseys

Looks like you had a great day on the KWVR, and thanks for sharing the photos and video. A pity you didn't get to sample the 'Old Gentleman's Saloon' - I see that it is back in traffic today. I can confirm that the real identity of the Teddy Bear is D9520. It was carrying an industrial number...

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[popeter45]

is the 08-E designed as a straight swap for a 08 or does the battery pack allow more power so could be used in place of some mainline engines for switching?

 

[Iskra]

is the 08-E designed as a straight swap for a 08 or does the battery pack allow more power so could be used in place of some mainline engines for switching?

It’s 1.5 times as powerful as an 08. Endurance is the greater concern. Also 15mph max still.

 

[172007]

The loco in action today. Seems a bit weird having a virtually silent loco!

Has someone gone on Temu, Alibarba or ebay and bought a fake Clayton Class 18?

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It’s 1.5 times as powerful as an 08. Endurance is the greater concern. Also 15mph max still.

15mph, max speed in yards and sidings is 5mph anyhow so max speed is not an issue.

 

[Ashley Hill]

A bit baffled by the flashing red light on the side of the cab. It could be mistaken for a not to be moved lamp or stop!

 

[norbitonflyer]

Great that it still has a whistle!

I read that they have kept as much of the original cab fittings and controls as possible, to aid staff familiarity. (And possibly to preserve grandfather rights?)

 

[D365]

I read that they have kept as much of the original cab fittings and controls as possible, to aid staff familiarity. (And possibly to preserve grandfather rights?)

That's the simplest possible explanation.

 

[GRALISTAIR]

FOAKALOAK according to Ian Walmsley!

First Of A Kind And Last Of A Kind in case anyone was wondering.

 

[Cowley]

Thread reopened for @bluenoxid to update

 

[bluenoxid]

Thank you.

It appears that this locomotive has been travelling around the country. It spent a fortnight at Whatley Quarry, Somerset running alongside existing shunters and in the past week or so it has turned up at Neville Hill railway depot, West Yorkshire. I don’t know if the shunter is still there.

 

[skyhigh]

Thank you.

It appears that this locomotive has been travelling around the country. It spent a fortnight at Whatley Quarry, Somerset running alongside existing shunters and in the past week or so it has turned up at Neville Hill railway depot, West Yorkshire. I don’t know if the shunter is still there.

Arrived last Wednesday for a week long trial, so it's now left.

 

[DanNCL]

08296 is to be converted by Positive Traction into an 08e for Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK).

 

[50002Superb]

08296 is to be converted by Positive Traction into an 08e for Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK).

I assume the work will be done in Chesterfield?

Where will it be based once completed?

 

[Trainman40083]

I assume the work will be done in Chesterfield?

Where will it be based once completed?

Presume Whatley Quarry.

 

[martin2345uk]

Would love it if we (Eurostar) converted our slightly clapped-out old 08 into one of these...!

 

[50002Superb]

08308 definitely seems to be earning its corn at the RTC, appeared very active today.

 

[Tractor37]

08308 has been delivered to Neville Hill, noticed it there yesterday morning parked outside the building where they used to repair the EMR hst power cars

 

[StewLane]

Parked up outside Derby Arena on a low loader today

 

[Trainman40083]

Parked up outside Derby Arena on a low loader today

Yes a rail related event on.

 

[Jacob Porrett]

The Electric class 08 is at Crewe LSG depot today ready for a move tomorrow at some point.

I saw it parked next to a 47 tonight. Potentially dragging it.

 

[50002Superb]

It’s going to LNWR at Crewe isn’t it?

 

[Defiance149]

It’s going to LNWR at Crewe isn’t it?

Yes, has now moved across the WCML.

 

[Jacob Porrett]

Can confirm 08308 is now at Crewe Carriage Sidings. It's staying for a 4 week trial. 2 weeks with the group who made it and 2 weeks with ATC staff only.

If successful our class 08 and 09 will be converted to electric.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Which is the Class 08 shunter at Longsight depot that I occasionally see climpses of when passing on a train service and how old is it?

 

[scottie]

08887 built in 1962 in br blue livery is there & 09007 built 1959 in br green.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

08887 built in 1962 in br blue livery is there & 09007 built 1959 in br green.

Remarkably long-lasting locomotives, indeed. Is the inbuilt bodyframing strength the reason for such a long life.

 

[Wyrleybart]

Remarkably long-lasting locomotives, indeed. Is the inbuilt bodyframing strength the reason for such a long life.

I would say it is the "steam era" design. steam loco style mainframes with big cast axleboxes and conventional springing and side rods, Chuck in two tried and tested indestructable traction motors and that is the underpinnings sorted. Bolt on an EE RKT engine and more indestructable gennys and you have a robust shunting device - devoid of electronics.

 

[martin2345uk]

Our maintenance depot has remote controlled tugs that are capable of hauling empty sets around specific parts of the site but for most other movements we have a battered looking old 08 from 1962; I don't see it retiring any time soon!