🚆 New Run of Cavalex Class 56 Diesels In Stock Now

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Cavalex's highly anticipated second batch of Class 56 diesel locomotives have now ARRIVED IN STOCK here at Rails! There are many new editions to order in this run including a selection of Rails and Railway Icons exclusives.


With these arrivals, we are excited to reveal a pair of EXCLUSIVE models in BR blue and large logo blue liveries - available only at Rails of Sheffield!


Also as part of the Railway Icons range launched exclusively with Locomotion Models we have received Class 56 BR Blue 'Richard Trevithick' No.56037.


Taking on feedback from the first run, Cavalex have made a few small improvements to the Class 56 for the second production run, namely the bogie pivot centre which on the production models was circa 1mm to far back, and also pushing the factory to match the triple grey roof more closely to the paint samples supplied. The kinematic coupler has also been redesigned to improve operational performance.

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DCC SOUND UPGRADE KITS ALSO NOW IN STOCK

Also just arrived are the Cavalex ESU Loksound Class 56 Sound Upgrade Kits

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In Stock Now - Exclusive to Rails of Sheffield

Alongside the new batch of the Cavalex Class 56 models we are delighted to reveal 2 new Class 56s exclusive to Rails of Sheffield. Plus another new announcement as part of the Railway Icons range in conjunction with Locomotion Models. 


Class 56 133 'Crewe Locomotive Works' and BR Blue No.56036 (Large Logo) are released alongside the models listed below.

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In Stock Now - Railway Icons Exclusives

Releases exclusively with Locomotion Models as part of our Railway Icons range is the Class 56 BR Blue 'Richard Trevithick' No.56037 and arrives alongside the other models listed.

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In Stock Now - Main Range

Product Features

Highly detailed model with separately fitted parts including handrails, lamp irons, etched grilles, full bogie & underframe details and much more

Digital & Sound capability - 21-pin socket (via easy-access panel) and pre-fitted ESU speaker

Full independent lighting including parked/ yard/ light engine/ 'on train' modes as well as cab lights - with realistic brightness levels

5-pole motor with twin flywheels and low ratio gearbox for prototypical running speeds

Power bank for uninterrupted running

Hall sensors for adjustable automated flange squeal on sound fitted models

Accurate tooling variations for UK/ Romanian built examples and loco-specific differences

Prototype Information

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The British Rail Class 56 is a type of diesel locomotive designed for heavy freight work. It is a Type 5 locomotive, with a Ruston-Paxman power unit developing 3,250 bhp and has a Co-Co wheel arrangement. Enthusiasts nicknamed them "Gridirons" (or "Grids" for short), due to the grid-like horn cover on the locomotive's cab ends fitted to nos. 56056 onwards. 


The first 30 locomotives were built by Electroputere in Romania, but these typically suffered from poor construction standards and many were withdrawn from service early for extensive rebuilding before re-entering revenue service. The remaining 105 locomotives were built by British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL). 


The Class 56 proved to be a strong and capable locomotive type but its maintenance requirements and costs were relatively high compared to its contemporaries and modern locomotive classes. Despite this, several can still be seen in mainline use, with a trio of locomotives also preserved.


(Information provided via Wikipedia) 

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