Model Year Details
1994 - Class 58 Co-Co Diesel Locomotive
58044
Model: Class 58 Co-Co Diesel Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 58044
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: Alternative running numbers to be issued are 58006, 58025 and 58044.
Length - 9 7/8 inches - 25.2cm.
Models Produced: * 2,800
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
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.
Running Number: 58044
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: Alternative running numbers to be issued are 58006, 58025 and 58044.
Length - 9 7/8 inches - 25.2cm.
Models Produced: * 2,800
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
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.
Year: 1994
Catalogue Number: R.332
Year Information: Introduced in 1983, Class 58 is allocated solely to coal traffic. They are regularly employed hauling the MGR (Merry-go-round) trains made up of coal hoppers which circulate continually between coal mines and power stations. Hornby wagons R.033 and R.249 are suitable. Powered by Type 7 motor.
Model Motor: Type 7
Publication: Hornby Railways - 40th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 40th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £41.70
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 402 - May 2019
Previous: 714 - April 2019
Movement:
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Catalogue Number: R.332
Year Information: Introduced in 1983, Class 58 is allocated solely to coal traffic. They are regularly employed hauling the MGR (Merry-go-round) trains made up of coal hoppers which circulate continually between coal mines and power stations. Hornby wagons R.033 and R.249 are suitable. Powered by Type 7 motor.
Model Motor: Type 7
Publication: Hornby Railways - 40th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 40th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £41.70
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 402 - May 2019
Previous: 714 - April 2019
Movement:
(+312)
Model Year Details (5)
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 |
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