Description
Details
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
| Built by | BR Doncaster/Crewe Works |
|---|---|
| Number built | 135 |
| Number series | 56001-135 |
| Service Career | 1976 onwards |
| Region | All |
| Purpose | Heavy freight |
| Status in 2018 | Active/preserved |
Measurements
| Length | 450mm |
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