Hornby R2288D Class 56 56058 in EWS Livery
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Class 56 56058 in EWS Livery
Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor
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 and Doncaster 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. Suitable rolling stock: All EWS liveried rolling-stock.
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 56 - Doncaster & Crewe built |
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Handrails Jumper cables Nameplates - plastic - require fitting |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Crew figure(s) Detailed Glazing Seating Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Battery box Footsteps Fuel tank |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Non-NEM socket |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
6 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Motor type |
3-pole |
Pickups |
Power bogie only |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Directional headlights (no tail lights) |
This product belongs to the following era(s):
Era 9 Initial Privatisation
