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: 3706 - January 2021
Previous: 3803 - December 2020
Movement:
(+97)
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: 3706 - January 2021
Previous: 3803 - December 2020
Movement:
(+97)
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 R2235A BR Blue Large Logo Class 56 Diesel Loco 56101 - Auction
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £33.00 GBP Time Left: 0d 16h 23m 17s Bids: 4 |
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hornby class 56 br blue unweathered good condition - Auction
Location: Bonnybridge, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £55.00 GBP Time Left: 2d 18h 39m 50s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby R2645 BR Co-Co Diesel Electric Class 56 Locomotive '56013' - Boxed! - Auction
Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £111.00 GBP Time Left: 3d 15h 19m 2s Bids: 16 |
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Hornby R2647 BR Co-Co Diesel Electric Class 56 Locomotive '56128' - Boxed! - Auction
Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £77.56 GBP Time Left: 3d 17h 2m 51s Bids: 9 |
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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: 8d 19h 39m 14s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby R3888 - Floyd Zrt Railways Ex BR Class 56 The Euro Connection - T48 Post - Store Inventory
Location: Halifax, United Kingdom Condition: New Current Price: £189.99 GBP Time Left: 16d 7h 54m 40s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY R2235B CLASS 56 113 BR BLUE WITH WORKING LIGHTS 00 GAUGE - Fixed Price
Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £75.00 GBP Time Left: 19d 7h 22m 19s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY R 2235G BR CO-CO DIESEL ELECTRIC CLASS 56 ELLINGTON COLLIERY 56131 - Store Inventory
Location: Southport, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £79.95 GBP Time Left: 21d 10h 54m 6s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY R2235G BR BLUE/YELLOW CLASS 56 DIESEL 56131 ELLINGTON COLLIERY EXC BOXED - Store Inventory
Location: Wisbech, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £69.50 GBP Time Left: 24d 8h 40m 25s 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: 25d 13h 53m 16s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby R2253 BR Co-Co Diesel Class 56 Loco 56123 Large Logo Weathered OO (3) - Store Inventory
Location: Saxmundham, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £84.00 GBP Time Left: 27d 10h 22m 18s 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: $168.30 USD Time Left: 19d 6h 58m 14s Bids: 0 |
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive on ebay Australia 
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Hornby R3660 OO BR DCR Class 56 Co-Co Locomotive Brand New - Fixed Price
Location: Box Hill, VIC, Australia Condition: New Current Price: $245.59 AUD Time Left: 0d 3h 1m 41s Bids: 0 |
