Model Details
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive

56098
Years Released:
2003
2004
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Running Number: 56098
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.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2003 2004
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Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997

Livery: B.R. Blue Large Logo

Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab and black window trimming, with large logo.
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: 3242 - February 2021
Previous: 3153 - January 2021
Movement:

Model Year Details (2)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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2003 | R.2235E |
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2004 | R.2235E |
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Model Photos & Notes (0)
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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2003 | Ringfield |
2004 | Ringfield |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.2235E Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2003
R.2235E Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2004
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive on ebay UK 
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Hornby R3888 BARGAIN Floyd Zrt Railways Ex BR Class 56 The Euro Connection T48Po - Store Inventory
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HORNBY R 2235G BR CO-CO DIESEL ELECTRIC CLASS 56 ELLINGTON COLLIERY 56131 - Store Inventory
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Trix 1101 3 Rail DC BR Black 0-6-2 Class 56xx Tank Loco 6664 suit Hornby dublo - Auction
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HORNBY R3033XS CLASS 56 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE 56095 BR SUB SECTOR DCC SOUND FITTED - Auction
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HORNBY RE PAINTED BR FERTIS CLASS 56 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE 56078 BOXED nt - Store Inventory
![]() Location: Warwick, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £149.50 GBP Time Left: 7d 2h 23m 48s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby R2253 BR Co-Co Diesel Class 56 Loco 56123 Large Logo Weathered OO (3) - Store Inventory
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HORNBY RAILWAYS MODEL No.R.2075A BR CLASS 56 No.56105 Co-Co "E.W & S LIVERY " - Store Inventory
![]() Location: Grange-Over-Sands, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £85.00 GBP Time Left: 20d 8h 9m 46s Bids: 0 |
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Hornby R3888 - Floyd Zrt Railways Ex BR Class 56 The Euro Connection - T48 Post - Store Inventory
![]() Location: Halifax, United Kingdom Condition: New Current Price: £169.99 GBP Time Left: 27d 20h 25m 12s Bids: 0 |
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Trix F103G 3 Rail DC BR Green 0-6-2 Class 56xx Tank Loco 6664 suit Hornby dublo - Store Inventory
![]() Location: United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £59.99 GBP Time Left: 28d 16h 14m 11s Bids: 0 |
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive on ebay US 
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Hornby R3473, BR Railfreight, Class 56, Co-Co, 56108 - Era 8 - Store Inventory
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Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive on ebay Australia 
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Hornby R3660 OO BR DCR Class 56 Co-Co Locomotive Brand New - Fixed Price
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