Model Details
Class 58 Diesel Locomotive
58050
Years Released:
1988
1989
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 58 Diesel Locomotive
Running Number: 58050
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: * 2,200
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1988 1989
Running Number: 58050
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: * 2,200
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1988 1989
 1988 1989 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railfreight 2-Tone Grey
Livery Details: Light grey upper panel with lighter grey lower panel. Yellow cab ends with 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: 3105 - October 2021
Previous: 3409 - September 2021
Movement:
(+304)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railfreight 2-Tone Grey
Livery Details: Light grey upper panel with lighter grey lower panel. Yellow cab ends with 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: 3105 - October 2021
Previous: 3409 - September 2021
Movement:
(+304)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | R.705 |
Class 58 Diesel Locomotive |
| 1989 | R.705 |
Class 58 Diesel Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (0)
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1988 | £30.60 |
| 1989 | £33.55 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.705 Class 58 Diesel Locomotive - 1988
R.705 Class 58 Diesel Locomotive - 1989
Class 58 Diesel Locomotive on ebay US 
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