Model Details
Class 58 Co-Co Diesel Locomotive
58044
Years Released:
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 5 years.
Running Number: 58044
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 58 (Type 5)
Designer: British Rail
Class Information: Development of second generation diesels came slowly to British Railways. But by the mid to late 1970’s the need for more powerful and specialised motive power was so great that BREL produced the Class 58 while production of earlier 56’s was still in progress, being first introduced in December 1982. More...
Weight: 129 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO
Model Information: Alternative running numbers to be issued are 58006, 58025 and 58044.
Length - 9 7/8 inches - 25.2cm.
Models Produced: * 2,800
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 |
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: 598 - December 2023
Previous: 323 - November 2023
Movement: (-275)
Model Year Details (5)
Related Service Sheets (2)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
---|---|---|
137B | B.R. Class 58 Loco (as produced from mid 1985) | September 1989 |
137B (Back) | B.R. Class 58 Loco (as produced from mid 1985) - Back | September 1989 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
---|---|
1990 | Completely re-geared power bogie for improved performance at low current consumption. |
1991 | The yellow/black symbol on the loco denotes Railfreight Coal traffic. |
1992 | All BRs fleet of fifty Class 58 locomotives are operated by Trainload Coal. |
1993 | The class of 50 locomotives belongs to the Railfreight sector for power station coal and the cabside motif denotes Toton depot, between Nottingham and Derby. |
1994 | Introduced in 1983, Class 58 is allocated solely to coal traffic. They are regularly employed hauling the MGR (Merry-go-round) trains made up of coal hoppers which circulate continually between coal mines and power stations. Hornby wagons R.033 and R.249 are suitable. Powered by Type 7 motor. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
---|---|
1990 | Type 7 |
1991 | Type 7 |
1992 | Type 7 |
1993 | Type 7 |
1994 | Type 7 |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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1992 | £42.65 |
1994 | £41.70 |
Catalogue Images (5)
R.332 Class 58 Co-Co Diesel Locomotive - 1990
R.332 Class 58 Co-Co Diesel Locomotive - 1991
R.332 Class 58 Co-Co Diesel Locomotive - 1992
R.332 Class 58 Co-Co Diesel Locomotive - 1993
R.332 Class 58 Co-Co Diesel Locomotive - 1994
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