Model Details
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive

56013
Years Released:
2007
2008
2009
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Running Number: 56013
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 - 254mm.
R.2645X is DCC fitted.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2007 2008 2009
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Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997

Livery: B.R. Blue

Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab ends.
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: 746 - December 2020
Previous: 1841 - November 2020
Movement:

Model Year Details (3)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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2007 | R.2645 |
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2008 | R.2645 |
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2009 | R.2645 |
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Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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2007 | Twin bogie drive, pick-ups on all wheels. |
2008 | Twin bogie drive, pick-ups on all wheels. |
2009 | Twin bogie drive, pick-ups on all wheels. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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2007 | Five pole skew wound. |
2008 | Five pole skew wound. |
2009 | Five pole skew wound. |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.2645 Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2007
R.2645 Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2008
R.2645 Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2009
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive on ebay UK 
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HORNBY R2235C BR ( LARGE LOGO ) CLASS 56 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE 56048 - BOXED - Store Inventory
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HORNBY R2646X DCC FITTED Class 56 BR Rail freight Co Co Diesel 56049 LIGHTS - Auction
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Hornby R2253 BR Co-Co Diesel Class 56 Loco 56123 Large Logo Weathered OO (3) - Store Inventory
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