Description

Hornby R2106A British Rail Class 56 Co-Co Diesel Electric Locomotive – Transrail – OO Gauge

A classic Hornby model of the powerful British Rail Class 56 diesel-electric locomotive, finished in the distinctive Transrail Freight grey and yellow livery.

This attractive OO gauge model represents locomotive No. 56047, one of Britain’s heavy freight diesel locomotives, designed to haul demanding freight services across the national rail network.

Historical Background

The British Rail Class 56 was introduced during the late 1970s as a powerful freight locomotive, primarily developed to handle heavy coal trains and other demanding freight traffic.

Nicknamed “Grids” because of the distinctive metal mesh grilles on their bodywork, Class 56 locomotives became an important part of Britain’s freight railway operations.

Transrail was established in 1994 following the privatisation of British Rail freight operations. It operated across South West England, Wales, the North West and Scotland before becoming part of English, Welsh & Scottish Railway (EWS) in 1996.

The distinctive grey and yellow Transrail livery makes this model particularly appealing to enthusiasts of Britain’s privatised railway era.

Model Details

• Manufacturer: Hornby
• Catalogue Number: R2106A
• Locomotive Class: British Rail Class 56
• Running Number: 56047
• Operator: Transrail Freight
• Livery: Transrail Dutch – Grey and Yellow
• Scale: OO Gauge (1:76)
• Wheel Configuration: Co-Co
• Motor: 5-pole Ringfield motor
• Model Length: Approximately 254 mm
• Catalogue Release: 2000–2001
• Era: British Railway Privatisation

Features

• Detailed Class 56 locomotive body
• Distinctive Transrail grey and yellow colour scheme
• Six-axle Co-Co wheel arrangement
• Powered diesel-electric locomotive model
• Suitable for OO gauge model railway layouts and display collections

Condition

Please refer to the photographs for the exact condition of the locomotive and packaging. As a previously owned model, it may exhibit minor cosmetic marks or signs of age and storage.

Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

A Great Addition to Any Model Railway Collection

An appealing example of Hornby’s British diesel locomotive range, combining an iconic freight locomotive design with the distinctive livery of Transrail.

Ideal for Hornby collectors, British railway enthusiasts and anyone building a model railway featuring the privatisation era of Britain’s railways.

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