Model Details
Class 56 Diesel Locomotive
![U.K.](flags/uk.gif)
56090
Years Released:
2005
2007
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Running Number: 56090
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
![Diesel Electric Locomotives](category_images_small/diesel2.jpg)
Locomotive Class: Class 56 (Type 5)
![Class 56 (Type 5)](class_images/class_56.jpg)
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
![CO-CO](wheels/wheel_coco.jpg)
Model Information: Length - 252mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
![](hornby_logos/hornby_logo_2001_small.jpg)
2005 2007
![]() 2005 2007 |
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
![British Railways](logos/britishrail_modern.jpg)
Livery: B.R. Railfreight Grey
![B.R. Railfreight Grey](livery_images_small/br_railfreight_single_grey.jpg)
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: 2939 - December 2023
Previous: 2032 - November 2023
Movement:
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Model Year Details (2)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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2005 | R.2476A |
![]() Class 56 Diesel Locomotive |
2007 | R.2476A |
![]() Class 56 Diesel Locomotive |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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2005 | Five pole Ringfield. |
2007 | Five pole Ringfield. |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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2005 | £55.99 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.2476A Class 56 Diesel Locomotive - 2005
R.2476A Class 56 Diesel Locomotive - 2007
Class 56 Diesel Locomotive on ebay UK ![](flags/uk.gif)
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