Model Details
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive
56099
Years Released:
2002
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Model: Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive
Running Number: 56099
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.
Image not available, image for R.2235C shown.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2002
Running Number: 56099
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.
Image not available, image for R.2235C shown.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2002
 2002 |
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: 3935 - June 2020
Previous: 3341 - May 2020
Movement:
(-594)
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: 3935 - June 2020
Previous: 3341 - May 2020
Movement:
(-594)
Model Year Details (1)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | R.2235D |
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 2002 | A class of locomotive that is a veritable workhorse of the BR system. 135 were produced of which the first thirty were built in Romania. Introduced into traffic in 1976 the 56's are mainly used for heavy freight but can be seen on occasions, at the front of a passenger tram. The Hornby model represents the corporate colour scheme of BR in the late 1980's. Powered by a ringfield motor. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Type 7 |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 2002 | £51.00 |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.2235D Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2002
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive on ebay UK
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Hornby R3473 BR Railfreight Class 56 Co-Co, 56108 - Diesel Locomotive Era 8 - Store Inventory
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Hornby R2253 Class 56 56123 BR Blue large logo Mint Boxed Weathered with Lights - Fixed Price
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Hornby Class 56. 56 048 BR Blue Large Logo - Auction
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RARE HORNBY CLASS 56 013 BR BLUE R2645X DCC FITTED - PRISTINE CONDITION - Fixed Price
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Hornby R2253 Br Co-Co Diesel Electric Locomotive Class 56 56123 Weathered - OO - Fixed Price
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Hornby 00 class 56 127 BR trainload coal Diesel locomotive body shell R2781 - Fixed Price
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HORNBY RE PAINTED BR BLUE CLASS 56 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE 56094 nt - Store Inventory
Location: Warwick, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £79.50 GBP Time Left: 8d 23h 20m 38s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY RE PAINTED BR FERTIS CLASS 56 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE 56078 BOXED nt - Store Inventory
Location: Warwick, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £149.50 GBP Time Left: 10d 1h 8m 55s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY RE PAINTED BR BLUE CLASS 56 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE 56132 FINA ENERGY nt - Store Inventory
Location: Warwick, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £89.50 GBP Time Left: 14d 0h 50m 15s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY R2647 TTC A BR Class 56 56128 West Burton Power Station Expertly - Store Inventory
Location: United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £139.99 GBP Time Left: 21d 5h 1m 54s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY R2647 TTC B BR Class 56 56097 BR Triple Grey Coal Sector - Renumbered, - Store Inventory
Location: United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £139.99 GBP Time Left: 21d 5h 2m 0s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby - R3473 - BR Class 56 Co-Co Locomotive No.56108 Railfreight Livery - (00) - Store Inventory
Location: Preston, United Kingdom Condition: New Current Price: £135.00 GBP Time Left: 21d 21h 46m 32s Bids: 0 |
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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: 25d 4h 42m 34s 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
Location: Hong Kong Condition: New Current Price: $174.80 USD Time Left: 3d 18h 13m 53s Bids: 0 |
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
Location: Box Hill, VIC, Australia Condition: New Current Price: $299.99 AUD Time Left: 28d 13h 34m 17s Bids: 0 |
