Model Details
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive
![U.K.](flags/uk.gif)
56068
Years Released:
2002
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: 56068
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
![Diesel Electric Locomotives](category_images_small/diesel2.jpg)
Locomotive Class: Class 56 (Type 5)
![Class 56 (Type 5)](class_images/class_56.jpg)
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
![CO-CO](wheels/wheel_coco.jpg)
Model Information: Length - 254mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
![](hornby_logos/hornby_logo_2001_small.jpg)
2002
![]() 2002 |
Logo: EWS Logo
Logo Years: 1996 - 2007
![English, Welsh and Scottish Railway](logos/ews.jpg)
Livery: EWS Maroon & Yellow
![EWS Maroon & Yellow](livery_images_small/ews_maroonyellow.jpg)
Livery Details: Maroon with yellow stripe.
Company Information: EWS is the largest British rail freight company, formed after the break-up of British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 3756 - December 2023
Previous: 3464 - November 2023
Movement:
![](images/triangle_red.jpg)
Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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2002 | R.2288A |
![]() Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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2002 | A familiar sight as they work between pits and power stations with ‘merry-go-round' trains of 1000 tonnes or more. Built by BREL at Crewe or under license in Romania, these locomotives were designed for heavy freight duties, a task for which they are more than well suited .The Hornby model in the striking EWS livery is powered by a ringfield motor and collects current from all driven bogie wheels. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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2002 | Ringfield |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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2002 | £51.00 |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.2288A Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2002
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