Model Details
Class 58 Diesel Freight Locomotive
58001
Years Released:
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 5 years.
Model: Class 58 Diesel Freight Locomotive
Running Number: 58001
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 58 (Type 5)
Designer: British Rail
Class Information: Development of second generation diesels came slowly to British Railways. But by the mid to late 1970’s the need for more powerful and specialised motive power was so great that BREL produced the Class 58 while production of earlier 56’s was still in progress, being first introduced in December 1982. More...
Weight: 129 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO
Model Information: Length - 9 7/8 inches - 25.2cm.
Models Produced: * 5,100
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1984 1985
1986 1987 1988
Running Number: 58001
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 58 (Type 5)
Designer: British Rail
Class Information: Development of second generation diesels came slowly to British Railways. But by the mid to late 1970’s the need for more powerful and specialised motive power was so great that BREL produced the Class 58 while production of earlier 56’s was still in progress, being first introduced in December 1982. More...
Weight: 129 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO
Model Information: Length - 9 7/8 inches - 25.2cm.
Models Produced: * 5,100
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1984 1985
1986 1987 1988
 1984 1985 |
 1986 1987 1988 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railfreight
Livery Details: Blue with yellow cab ends with black lining. Large logo extending the height of the loco body.
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: 129 - December 2023
Previous: 57 - November 2023
Movement:
(-72)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railfreight
Livery Details: Blue with yellow cab ends with black lining. Large logo extending the height of the loco body.
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: 129 - December 2023
Previous: 57 - November 2023
Movement:
(-72)
Model Year Details (5)
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 | Midnight Freight Set |
Related Service Sheets (4)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 137A | B.R. Class 58 Loco - R.250, R.283, R.705 | June 1988 |
| 137A (Back) | B.R. Class 58 Loco - R.250, R.283, R.705 - Back | June 1988 |
| 137B | B.R. Class 58 Loco (as produced from mid 1985) | September 1989 |
| 137B (Back) | B.R. Class 58 Loco (as produced from mid 1985) - Back | September 1989 |
Model Photos & Notes (1)
| DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 2009 | Review | Class 58 Diesel | Brian Adams |
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1988 | Model available only in the Midnight Freight Train Set in 1988. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1984 | £25.49 |
| 1985 | £26.49 |
| 1986 | £28.99 |
| 1987 | £29.99 |
Catalogue Images (5)
R.250 Class 58 Diesel Freight Locomotive - 1984
R.250 Class 58 Diesel Freight Locomotive - 1985
R.250 Class 58 Diesel Freight Locomotive - 1986
R.250 Class 58 Diesel Freight Locomotive - 1987
R.250 Class 58 Diesel Freight Locomotive - 1988
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