Model Details
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive
56101
Years Released:
2001
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Model: Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive
Running Number: 56101
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:
2001
Running Number: 56101
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:
2001
 2001 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Blue Large Logo
Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab and black window trimming, with large logo.
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: 3873 - August 2020
Previous: 3603 - July 2020
Movement:
(-270)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Blue Large Logo
Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab and black window trimming, with large logo.
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: 3873 - August 2020
Previous: 3603 - July 2020
Movement:
(-270)
Model Year Details (1)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | R.2235A |
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 2001 | A veritable workhorse of the BR system the 56’s, some of which were built under licence in Romania, were first introduced in 1976. This particular Hornby model is based on a Doncaster built Class 56 and is in the BR corporate blue livery of the late '80s. Powered by a ringfield motor. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Ringfield |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.2235A Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2001
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive on ebay UK
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OO Gauge Hornby Class 56 Locomotive in BR grey livery. DCC / Sound fitted. - Auction
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HORNBY RE PAINTED BR BLUE CLASS 56 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE 56094 nt - Store Inventory
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HORNBY RE PAINTED BR FERTIS CLASS 56 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE 56078 BOXED nt - Store Inventory
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HORNBY R2647 TTC A BR Class 56 56128 West Burton Power Station Expertly - Store Inventory
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HORNBY RAILWAYS MODEL No.R.2075A BR CLASS 56 No.56105 Co-Co "E.W & S LIVERY " - Store Inventory
Location: Grange-Over-Sands, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £85.00 GBP Time Left: 20d 13h 24m 25s Bids: 0 |
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive on ebay US 
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Hornby R3473, BR Railfreight, Class 56, Co-Co, 56108 - Era 8 - Store Inventory
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Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive on ebay Australia 
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Hornby R3660 OO BR DCR Class 56 Co-Co Locomotive New - Fixed Price
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