Model Details
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive
56049
Years Released:
2007
2008
2009
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive
Running Number: 56049
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.2646X is DCC fitted.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2007 2008 2009
Running Number: 56049
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.2646X is DCC fitted.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2007 2008 2009
 2007 2008 2009 |
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: 2352 - December 2023
Previous: 1487 - November 2023
Movement:
(-865)
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: 2352 - December 2023
Previous: 1487 - November 2023
Movement:
(-865)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | R.2646 |
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
| 2008 | R.2646 |
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
| 2009 | R.2646 |
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Five pole skew wound. |
| 2008 | Five pole skew wound. |
| 2009 | Five pole skew wound. |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.2646 Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2007
R.2646 Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2008
R.2646 Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2009
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