Model Details
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive
56058
Years Released:
1998
1999
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive
Running Number: 56058
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 56 (Type 5)
Designer: British Rail
Class Information: During the early 1970’s the need for more powerful dedicated heavy freight diesel-electric motive power led to the development of the Class 56 in order to haul the newly introduced Merry-Go-Round dedicated coal traffic. The Class 56 was to be the first newly designed diesel in 15-years and was first of the second generation diesels used by British Rail. The Class 56 was nick-named “Grids” due to the expanded metal mesh grille located at cab ends. More...
Weight: 126 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO
Model Information: Length - 254mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1998
1999
Running Number: 56058
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 56 (Type 5)
Designer: British Rail
Class Information: During the early 1970’s the need for more powerful dedicated heavy freight diesel-electric motive power led to the development of the Class 56 in order to haul the newly introduced Merry-Go-Round dedicated coal traffic. The Class 56 was to be the first newly designed diesel in 15-years and was first of the second generation diesels used by British Rail. The Class 56 was nick-named “Grids” due to the expanded metal mesh grille located at cab ends. More...
Weight: 126 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO
Model Information: Length - 254mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1998
1999
 1998 |
 1999 |
Company: EWS - English, Welsh and Scottish Railway
Logo: EWS Logo
Logo Years: 1996 - 2007
Livery: EWS Maroon & Yellow
Livery Details: Maroon with yellow stripe.
Company Information: EWS is the largest British rail freight company, formed after the break-up of British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 2625 - December 2023
Previous: 2742 - November 2023
Movement:
(+117)
Logo: EWS Logo
Logo Years: 1996 - 2007
Livery: EWS Maroon & Yellow
Livery Details: Maroon with yellow stripe.
Company Information: EWS is the largest British rail freight company, formed after the break-up of British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 2625 - December 2023
Previous: 2742 - November 2023
Movement:
(+117)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | R.2075 |
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
| 1999 | R.2075 |
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1998 | The livery of the English, Welsh & Scottish Railway Company (EWS) first appeared on the tracks in 1996. EWS uses the Class 56 to haul freight. Ringfield motor. |
| 1999 | The livery of the English, Welsh & Scottish Railway Company (EWS) first appeared on the tracks in 1996 and the company quickly took over a number of rival freight operators. EWS Class 56s do the same work as the Transrail locomotives, hauling freight in general and coal MGRs in particular. Ringfield motor. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Ringfield |
| 1999 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1998 | £49.50 |
| 1999 | £49.50 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.2075 Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 1998
R.2075 Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 1999
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