The first of Cavalex's newly tooled range of OO Gauge Class 60 locomotives are now available here at Rails, including some of our exclusives as well as some special deluxe weathered models too!
We are delighted to announce that the first models have now arrived in stock, including our exclusive DB Cargo UK 'Steel on Steel' variation! The remaining general release models are still on track for release in Mid-Late Q2 2025.
You can also now order deluxe weathered versions of Cavalex's forthcoming range of OO gauge Class 60s, replicating these heavy freight legends in accurate filthy conditions! These custom weathered examples are only available at Rails and have been faithfully produced based on prototypical imagery of the real life locomotives to ensure the condition depicted in the weathering is as accurate as possible. The first batch of these have now arrived and we will have additional variations available after the second main batch arrives later in Q2 2025.
Exclusive to Rails - In Stock Now
Exclusive to Rails - Due Mid/Late Q2 2025
Railway Icons (Rails/ Locomotion Exclusive) - Due Mid/Late Q2 2025
These models are exclusive to Rails of Sheffield and Locomotion Models.
General Release Models - In Stock Now
General Release Models - Due Mid/Late Q2 2025
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'AMD' Magnetic Detailing
Cavalex have designed this new model to be as easy to use as possible, and as part of this have introduced the 'AMD' or 'Adaptable Magnetic Detail' solution. No body removal or screws are required to change the bufferbeam detail or ploughs on these new models.
Product Features:
21 pin DCC interface and innovative removable panel to allow for easy DCC chip installation and access to the comprehensive dip switch control for DC users, which allows access to all of the DCC functions for lighting, without the need to remove the model from the track.
Photo etched grilles throughout the model including body side, roof and etched grilles within the clean air bay.
A wealth of separately fitted parts across the model, including bogies which aren’t just one piece mouldings to allow for proper detail relief as well as the under frame.
Fully detailed model of the Class 60 engine room visible through the body side grilles.
Full independently controlled lighting, allowing for parked, yard, light engine, and ‘on train’ modes, with realistic levels of brightness and colour representative of the prototype being modelled. Prototypical day/night lighting configurations for the modern livery examples. Engine room and cab lighting independently controllable via DCC functions.
Hall sensors for fully adjustable automated flange squeal on sound fitted models. This feature automatically provides the characteristic screech as the wheels enter sharp curves. Not having to activate the sound manually only adds to the immersive effect whilst driving the locomotive.
Power bank providing smooth uninterrupted running, which combined with floating centre axles, allows trouble free road holding and power.
5 pole motor with twin flywheel and low ratio gearbox for prototypical running speeds typical of the class.
Provision to order drop-in wheelsets to easily convert the loco to EM and P4 gauges for those modellers that wish to showcase the unparalleled levels of detail and accuracy of the model with equally accurate trackwork.
Highly detailed and accurate underframe with numerous separately fitted parts.
Individual details and finish that has been rigorously researched and applied to each model to represent the individual prototype as accurately as possible.
DCC sound with custom ESU project for our factory fitted sound version and stay alive fitted to all models. EM1 type Speaker and additional sugar cube speaker in the chassis as standard for a balanced combination of low and high frequency sounds to accurately reproduce the prototype via a custom recorded sound project.
Etched name plates as appropriate to each model number.
Two styles of cab roof mounted horns to accurately recreate all prototypes.
Prototype Information
The fleet of Class 60 locomotives were built for British Rail by Brush Traction after they identified a need for high powered Type 5 diesels for use on the Trainload Freight sector. Following the subsequent privatisation of British Rail, the fleet passed to EWS and later spread around to other operators.
The fleet only operated during the final years of British Rail and after privatisation they became the property of EWS. The operator was reportedly unimpressed with their performance and much of the class were stored and sold onto other operators. The 60s saw a new lease of life in the late 2000s and 2010s in use with other operators and a portion were upgraded to 'Super 60s' by DB Schenker. During 2020, the first Class 60 was scrapped and one was also preserved.