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Class 56 Diesel Locomotive

56088

Class 56 Diesel Locomotive

Years Released: 2005 2006 2007 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.

Model: Class 56 Diesel Locomotive
Running Number: 56088
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.
Image not available, image for R.2476A shown.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2005 2006 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: 1715 - February 2021
Previous: 1791 - January 2021
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Model Year Details (3)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
2005	R.2476B	Class 56 Diesel Locomotive
2006	R.2476B	Class 56 Diesel Locomotive
2007	R.2476B	Class 56 Diesel Locomotive

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Motor Information

YEAR	MOTOR
2005	Five pole Ringfield.
2006	Five pole Ringfield.
2007	Five pole Ringfield.

Price List

YEAR	UK PRICE
2005	£55.99

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R.2476B Class 56 Diesel Locomotive - 2005

R.2476B Class 56 Diesel Locomotive - 2006

R.2476B Class 56 Diesel Locomotive - 2007

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