Class 56 - Coal Sector - 56101 - O Scale - Weathered

The first of BR's heavy Type 5 freight diesels, introduced to cope with an increase in coal traffic after the 1973 oil crisis. The first 30 were built by Electroputere in Romania under sub -contract from Brush, while the rest were constructed by BREL at Doncaster (56031-115) and Crewe (56116-135).

Although they were retired by EWS in 2003, a number have been reactivated for use by freight companies such as Colas and DC Rail. 

Our version is based on the later Doncaster and Crewe -built variant.

FEATURES

• DCC ready
• Twin 5 pole motors and flywheels
• Exceptionally heavy locomotives for excellent pulling power
• Working lights
• Sprung buffers
• Sound ready
• Smoke Unit ready

SPECIFICATIONS

• BUILT BY BR Doncaster/Crewe Works
• NUMBER BUILT 135
• NUMBER SERIES 56001-135
• SERVICE CAREER 1976 onwards
• REGION All
• PURPOSE Heavy freight
  

MEASUREMENTS

• LENGTH 450mm