Model Details
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - Merehead

56031
Years Released:
2011
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
(Model may have been released after 2011)
Running Number: 56031
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:

2011
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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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 3496 - February 2021
Previous: 2798 - January 2021
Movement:

Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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2011 | R.3052 |
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Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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2011 | Twin bogie drive, pick-ups on all wheels. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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2011 | Five pole skew wound. |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.3052 Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - Merehead - 2011
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