Model Details
Class 56 Diesel Locomotive (Weathered)
56113
Years Released:
2005
2006
2007
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Class 56 Diesel Locomotive (Weathered)
Running Number: 56113
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 - 252mm.
Weathered Edition.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2005 2006 2007
Running Number: 56113
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 - 252mm.
Weathered Edition.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2005 2006 2007
 2005 2006 2007 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railfreight 2-Tone Grey
Livery Details: Light grey upper panel with lighter grey lower panel. Yellow cab ends with black window trimmings.
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: 1787 - September 2025
Previous: 1965 - August 2025
Movement:
(+178)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railfreight 2-Tone Grey
Livery Details: Light grey upper panel with lighter grey lower panel. Yellow cab ends with black window trimmings.
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: 1787 - September 2025
Previous: 1965 - August 2025
Movement:
(+178)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | R.2477A |
Class 56 Diesel Locomotive (Weathered) |
| 2006 | R.2477A |
Class 56 Diesel Locomotive (Weathered) |
| 2007 | R.2477A |
Class 56 Diesel Locomotive (Weathered) |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Five pole Ringfield. |
| 2006 | Five pole Ringfield. |
| 2007 | Five pole Ringfield. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 2005 | £55.99 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.2477A Class 56 Diesel Locomotive (Weathered) - 2005
R.2477A Class 56 Diesel Locomotive (Weathered) - 2006
R.2477A Class 56 Diesel Locomotive (Weathered) - 2007
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