Model Details
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive
![U.K.](flags/uk.gif)
56103
Years Released:
2008
2009
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Running Number: 56103
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.
R.2750X is DCC fitted.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
![](hornby_logos/hornby_logo_2001_small.jpg)
2008 2009
![]() 2008 2009 |
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: 1380 - December 2023
Previous: 3288 - November 2023
Movement:
![](images/triangle_green.jpg)
Model Year Details (2)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
---|---|---|
2008 | R.2750 |
![]() Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
2009 | R.2750 |
![]() Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
---|---|
2008 | Twin bogie drive, pick-ups on all wheels. |
2009 | Twin bogie drive, pick-ups on all wheels. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
---|---|
2008 | Five pole skew wound. |
2009 | Five pole skew wound. |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.2750 Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2008
R.2750 Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2009
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