Model Details
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive
56109
Years Released:
2000
2001
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive
Running Number: 56109
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:
2000 2001
Running Number: 56109
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:
2000 2001
 2000 2001 |
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: 3268 - December 2023
Previous: 3063 - November 2023
Movement:
(-205)
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: 3268 - December 2023
Previous: 3063 - November 2023
Movement:
(-205)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | R.2074B |
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
| 2001 | R.2074B |
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (1)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 229B | Class 56 Locomotive | February 2001 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Loadhaul, which commenced operation in 1996, was taken over by EWS in the same year. You will see Loadhaul liveried Class 56s, however, doing the usual Class 56 work. |
| 2001 | Loadhaul, which commenced operation in 1996, was taken over by EWS in the same year. You will see Loadhaul liveried Class 56s, however, doing the usual Class 56 work. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Ringfield |
| 2001 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 2000 | £49.50 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.2074B Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2000
R.2074B Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2001
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive on ebay UK
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