Model Details
Class 58 Diesel Electric Locomotive
58039
Years Released:
1999
2000
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Running Number: 58039
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 58 (Type 5)
Designer: British Rail
Class Information: Development of second generation diesels came slowly to British Railways. But by the mid to late 1970’s the need for more powerful and specialised motive power was so great that BREL produced the Class 58 while production of earlier 56’s was still in progress, being first introduced in December 1982. More...
Weight: 129 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO
Model Information: Length - 252mm.
Image not available, image for R.2125A shown.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1999 2000
1999 2000 |
Logo: EWS Logo
Logo Years: 1996 - 2007
Livery: EWS Maroon & Yellow
Livery Details: Maroon with yellow stripe.
Company Information: EWS is the largest British rail freight company, formed after the break-up of British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 3528 - December 2023
Previous: 2867 - November 2023
Movement: (-661)
Model Year Details (2)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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1999 | R.2125B |
Class 58 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
2000 | R.2125B |
Class 58 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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1999 | A choice of two new running numbers for the Class 58 in EWS colours, as seen from 1996 onwards. First produced in 1983, this locomotive is mainly used by EWS in its traditional role hauling coal in long strings of MGR wagons. They do sometimes also use it for general freight duties. Type 7 motor. |
2000 | A new number for the Class 58 in EWS colours, as seen from 1996 onwards. First introduced in 1983, this locomotive is mainly used by EWS in its traditional role hauling coal in long strings of MGR wagons. They do sometimes also use them for general freight duties. Type 7 motor. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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1999 | Type 7 |
2000 | Type 7 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.2125B Class 58 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 1999
R.2125B Class 58 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2000
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