Model Details
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive
56059
Years Released:
2007
2009
2010
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive
Running Number: 56059
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.2648X is DCC fitted.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2007 2009 2010
Running Number: 56059
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.2648X is DCC fitted.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2007 2009 2010
 2007 2009 2010 |
Company: EWS - English, Welsh and Scottish Railway
Logo: EWS Logo
Logo Years: 1996 - 2007
Livery: EWS Maroon & Yellow
Livery Details: Maroon with yellow stripe.
Company Information: EWS is the largest British rail freight company, formed after the break-up of British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1740 - December 2023
Previous: 2201 - November 2023
Movement:
(+461)
Logo: EWS Logo
Logo Years: 1996 - 2007
Livery: EWS Maroon & Yellow
Livery Details: Maroon with yellow stripe.
Company Information: EWS is the largest British rail freight company, formed after the break-up of British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1740 - December 2023
Previous: 2201 - November 2023
Movement:
(+461)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | R.2648 |
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
| 2009 | R.2648 |
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
| 2010 | R.2648 |
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Twin bogie drive, pick-ups on all wheels. |
| 2009 | Twin bogie drive, pick-ups on all wheels. |
| 2010 | Twin bogie drive, pick-ups on all wheels. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Five pole skew wound. |
| 2009 | Five pole skew wound. |
| 2010 | Five pole skew wound. |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.2648 Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2007
R.2648 Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2009
R.2648 Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2010
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