Heljan 5608 Class 56 BR large logo blue 56099 'Tinsley embellishments' Diesel Locomotive

5608 Heljan O Gauge
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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, UK Rail Leasing and, soon, GB Railfreight. Heljan's version is based on the later Doncaster and Crewe -built variant.

FEATURES
  • DCC ready
  • Working lights
  • Sprung buffers
  • Sound ready
  • Smoke unit ready

SPECIFICATIONS
  • CLASS 56
  • LIVERY BR Large Logo w/Tinsley Embellishments
  • RUNNING NUMBER 56 099
  • WHEEL CONFIGURATION Co-Co
  • COUPLINGS 3-Link
  • PAINT FINISH Pristine

MEASUREMENTS
  • LENGTH 450mm