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- Number: D3401 later to become 08 331
- Class: British Railways Shunter later to become designated Class 08.
- Wheel Arrangement: 0-6-0
- Builder: BR Derby Works
- Built date: 1957
- Usage: Used across the whole of BR Network
- Current Status: Operational
- Owner / Location: West Shed - The Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust.
Technical Specifications
- Engine: Blackstone 6 Cylinder ER6T
- Transmission: Electric. Two B.T.H. nose suspended traction motors. Double reduction gear drive.
- Weight: 47 tons
- B.H.P: 350
- Tractive Effort: 35,000lbs
Design & Role
General shunter for use all over the UK network built solely for shunting purposes and short trip work.
Service History
D3401 was first allocated new to Cardiff East Dock (88B) but like many other shunting engines, she was moved around to the following depots and areas:
- Cardiff East Dock (88B) 11/1957
- Cardiff Cathay (88M) 11/1962
- Danygraig (87C) 06/1963
- Landore (87E) 04/1964
- North Eastern (91N) 03/1968
- Thornaby (51L) 03/1968
- Staveley (41E) 06/1968
- Eastern Region (91E) 07/1968
- Shirebrook (SB) 05/1975
- Tinsley (TI) 08/1977
- Doncaster (DR) 10/1979
Following on from her allocated sheds she spent several years in various locations including on hire or under the ownership of Cemex, Washwood Heath, Birmingham and Channel Tunnel, Cheriton, Wabtec Doncaster.
Preservation
In 2011 the Trust acquired Class 08, 08331 thanks to our friends in the 9F group who kindly donated her to the Trust and since that date it has been the West Shed yard shunter.
The Trust has recently overhauled the engine and is currently being repainted in its as built colours BR Green and numbered D3401.
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