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Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive

56103

Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive

Years Released: 2008 2009 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.

Model: Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive
Running Number: 56103
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.2750X is DCC fitted.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2008 2009

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.

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Model Year Details (2)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
2008	R.2750	Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive
2009	R.2750	Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
2008	Twin bogie drive, pick-ups on all wheels.
2009	Twin bogie drive, pick-ups on all wheels.

Motor Information

YEAR	MOTOR
2008	Five pole skew wound.
2009	Five pole skew wound.

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R.2750 Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2008

R.2750 Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2009

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