Model Details
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive
56100
Years Released:
1998
1999
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive
Running Number: 56100
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: 56100
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: Load-Haul - Load-Haul
Logo: Load-Haul Logo
Logo Years: 1994 - 1996
Livery: Load-Haul Black
Livery Details: Black with orange lower cabsides.
Company Information: Load-Haul was a railfreight operator based in the north east of the United Kingdom.
Model Ranking:
Current: 2537 - June 2018
Previous: 2001 - May 2018
Movement:
(-536)
Logo: Load-Haul Logo
Logo Years: 1994 - 1996
Livery: Load-Haul Black
Livery Details: Black with orange lower cabsides.
Company Information: Load-Haul was a railfreight operator based in the north east of the United Kingdom.
Model Ranking:
Current: 2537 - June 2018
Previous: 2001 - May 2018
Movement:
(-536)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | R.2074 |
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
| 1999 | R.2074 |
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Loadhaul, which commenced operation in 1996, was taken over by EWS in the same year. Loadhaul liveried Class 56s are nonetheless still much in evidence, engaged in general freight duties. |
| 1999 | Loadhaul, which commenced operation in 1996, was taken over by EWS in the same year. You still see Loadhaul liveried Class 56s, however, doing the usual Class 56 work. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Ringfield |
| 1999 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1998 | £49.50 |
| 1999 | £49.50 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.2074 Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 1998
R.2074 Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 1999
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