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BR Class 08 D3802

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{{Infobox diesel loco|image = 08635_20170409.jpg|caption = 08635 at Kidderminster Apr 2017|construc = BR Derby Works|wheels = 0-6-0|power = Diesel Electrical|status = Evaluation for repair|locono = 08635|othernos = D3802|designed = BR|locotype = '''Class 08'''|built = 1959|years1 = 2007|events1 = Withdrawn by BR|years2 = 2007|events2 = Arrived on SVR|length = 29ft 3in|weight = 49t}}D3802 is an 0-6-0 Class 08 350hp diesel electric shunting locomotive. As the standard BR general-purpose diesel shunter, the Class 08 became the most numerous of any British locomotive class with 996 built between 1952 and 1962.
== D3802 in main line service ==
== D3802 in preservation ==
D3802 arrived on the SVR in April 2007, reportedly as a source of spares.<ref>[http://www.uklocos.com/final-results.asp?action=display&Id=5567 UKLocos.com]</ref>. It was placed in store, latterly in [[Kidderminster Carriage Shed]] with sister [[BR Class 08 08896| 08896]].<ref>[http://www.svr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.aspx?id=90 SVR "Meet The Loco" web page]</ref> {{As of|In February 2017|2}} it was reported to be moving to the [[Diesel Depot]] for evaluation for repair, possibly using the engine from [[BR Class 08 08896| 08896]].<ref>Unofficial SVR Facebook page, 12 February 2017</ref> The photograph shows the locomotive on display next to the Diesel Depot at the April 2017 [[Open House Weekend]].
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