Model Details
Transcontinental 4-6-4 Tank Locomotive
Years Released:
1960a
1961
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Running Number: None
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Wab Baltic Tank
Designer: ---
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-4
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

1960a 1961
![]() 1960a 1961 |
Logo: T.R. Shield
Logo Years: ---
Livery: T.R. Various
Livery Details: Various liveries based on Canadian and Australian outline railways.
Company Information: Tri-ang Railways company name given to worldwide outline models.
Model Ranking:
Current: 2951 - September 2025
Previous: 1619 - August 2025
Movement:
(-1332)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1960a | R.56A |
Transcontinental 4-6-4 Tank Locomotive |
| 1961 | R.56 |
Transcontinental 4-6-4 Tank Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (5)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Chassis - R.53, R.54, R.56 | November 1955 |
| 4a | Chassis - R.53, R.54, R.56, R.258 | May 1961 |
| 5 | Locomotive Bogies & Pony Trucks | November 1955 |
| 5a | Locomotive Bogies & Pony Trucks | January 1960 |
| 5b | Locomotive Bogies & Pony Trucks | May 1961 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1960a | Locomotive with Smoke. |
| 1961 | Locomotive with Smoke. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 69/6 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.56A Transcontinental 4-6-4 Tank Locomotive - 1960a
R.56 Transcontinental 4-6-4 Tank Locomotive - 1961
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