Model Details
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive

56003
Years Released:
2008
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: 56003
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.2751X is DCC fitted.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2008
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Logo: Load-Haul Logo
Logo Years: 1994 - 1996

Livery: Load-Haul Black

Livery Details: Black with orange lower cabsides.
Company Information: Load-Haul was a railfreight operator based in the north east of the United Kingdom.
Model Ranking:
Current: 2683 - February 2021
Previous: 3663 - January 2021
Movement:

Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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2008 | R.2751 |
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Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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2008 | Twin bogie drive, pick-ups on all wheels. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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2008 | Five pole skew wound. |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.2751 Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2008
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