Model Details
Class 56 Diesel Locomotive
56090
Years Released:
2005
2007
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 56 Diesel Locomotive
Running Number: 56090
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.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2005 2007
Running Number: 56090
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.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2005 2007
 2005 2007 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railfreight Grey
Livery Details: Grey with yellow cab ends and 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: 3391 - August 2023
Previous: 2435 - July 2023
Movement:
(-956)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railfreight Grey
Livery Details: Grey with yellow cab ends and 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: 3391 - August 2023
Previous: 2435 - July 2023
Movement:
(-956)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | R.2476A |
Class 56 Diesel Locomotive |
| 2007 | R.2476A |
Class 56 Diesel Locomotive |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Five pole Ringfield. |
| 2007 | Five pole Ringfield. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 2005 | £55.99 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.2476A Class 56 Diesel Locomotive - 2005
R.2476A Class 56 Diesel Locomotive - 2007
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