Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p The British Rail (BR) Class 08 is a class of diesel-electric shunting locomotive. The Pioneer Class 08 No. D3000 (currently preserved at the Heritage Shunters Trust based at Peak Rail) was built in 1952 although didn't enter service until 1953. Production continued on until 1962, 996 locomotives were produced making it the most numerous of all British locomotive classes.As the standard general-purpose diesel shunter on BR, almost any duty requiring shunting would involve a Class 08.. }
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- British_Rail_Class_08 comment "The British Rail (BR) Class 08 is a class of diesel-electric shunting locomotive. The Pioneer Class 08 No. D3000 (currently preserved at the Heritage Shunters Trust based at Peak Rail) was built in 1952 although didn't enter service until 1953. Production continued on until 1962, 996 locomotives were produced making it the most numerous of all British locomotive classes.As the standard general-purpose diesel shunter on BR, almost any duty requiring shunting would involve a Class 08.".