Model Details
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive

56058
Years Released:
1998
1999
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
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
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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: 1811 - February 2021
Previous: 878 - January 2021
Movement:

Model Year Details (2)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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1998 | R.2075 |
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1999 | R.2075 |
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Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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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 |
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1998 | Ringfield |
1999 | Ringfield |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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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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