Class 57 Profile and Models
57307 'Lady Penelope' at Crewe Diesel Depot in June 2019. ©Hattons Model Railways
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The fleet of Class 57s were produced from 1998 to 2004 by re-manufacturing existing Class 47 locomotives. They were fitted with re-conditioned EMD engines and the same style of traction alternator fitted to the Class 56 to improve their reliability and performance. Three variants exist, one for freight and two for passenger operations. The class were significantly cheaper to rebuild than a new locomotive would cost to construct. The 57s have seen heavy use on a myriad of services including express passenger, railtours, freight and even as “thunderbird” locomotives to rescue stranded trains. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Diesel-Electric |
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Rebuilt By |
Brush Traction |
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Build Dates |
1998 - 2004 |
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Total Rebuilt |
33 |
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Top Speed |
75 - 95mph |
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Wheel Configuration |
Co-Co |
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Operated By |
Direct Rail Services |
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Main Duties |
Mixed Traffic |
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In Service Until |
Present |
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Surviving Examples |
33 |
DRS - Direct Rail Services
Freightliner PLC
Virgin West Coast
First Great Western
WCRC - West Coast Railway Company
Network Rail
Arriva Trains Wales
Great Western Railway (2015)
Private Owner
GWR green
Pullman
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| O Gauge (1:43 Scale) | Hattons Dreamlist |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
H7-57-Wish View |
Class 57 - Not yet made, add to your wishlist and we will inform you if this model is announced | Awaiting Categorisation |