Another idea trialled at Mickleover was a radio-controlled class 08 350HP shunting loco. Withdrawn in 1978 and formerly 08267 it was used by the Train Control Group and named 'Pluto'.

Although it was taken into stock as RDB968020 which number it carried from 03/78 to 12/79 but it was later re-numbered 97 801.

Scrapped - Vic Berry, Leicester 8/85

Colin Marsden