Model Details
Class 58 Co-Co Freight Locomotive
58001
Years Released:
1982
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Model: Class 58 Co-Co Freight Locomotive
Running Number: 58001
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 58 (Type 5)
Designer: British Rail
Class Information: Development of second generation diesels came slowly to British Railways. But by the mid to late 1970’s the need for more powerful and specialised motive power was so great that BREL produced the Class 58 while production of earlier 56’s was still in progress, being first introduced in December 1982. More...
Weight: 129 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO
Model Information: Released as 58007.
* Model released before the prototype seen therefore livery incorrect, notably no Railfreight names, a white line along the footplate and black buffer beams.
Length - 9 7/8 inches - 25.2cm.
Models Produced: * 4,800
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1982
Running Number: 58001
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 58 (Type 5)
Designer: British Rail
Class Information: Development of second generation diesels came slowly to British Railways. But by the mid to late 1970’s the need for more powerful and specialised motive power was so great that BREL produced the Class 58 while production of earlier 56’s was still in progress, being first introduced in December 1982. More...
Weight: 129 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO
Model Information: Released as 58007.
* Model released before the prototype seen therefore livery incorrect, notably no Railfreight names, a white line along the footplate and black buffer beams.
Length - 9 7/8 inches - 25.2cm.
Models Produced: * 4,800
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1982
 1982 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railfreight
Livery Details: Blue with yellow cab ends with black lining. Large logo extending the height of the loco body.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 807 - November 2021
Previous: 1139 - October 2021
Movement:
(+332)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railfreight
Livery Details: Blue with yellow cab ends with black lining. Large logo extending the height of the loco body.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 807 - November 2021
Previous: 1139 - October 2021
Movement:
(+332)
Model Year Details (1)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | R.250 |
Class 58 Co-Co Freight Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (4)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 137 | B.R. Class 58 Loco - R.250 | January 1984 |
| 137 (Back) | B.R. Class 58 Loco - R.250 - Back | January 1984 |
| 137A | B.R. Class 58 Loco - R.250, R.283, R.705 | June 1988 |
| 137A (Back) | B.R. Class 58 Loco - R.250, R.283, R.705 - Back | June 1988 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1982 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1982 | £21.95 |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.250 Class 58 Co-Co Freight Locomotive - 1982
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