Dapol 2D-004-010 Fastline 56302 Class 56 Co-Co Crewe Built Batch N
A highly detailed model of the BR class 56 diesel locomotives which marked the 'second generation' of diesel traction for freight train haulage, replacing earlier diesels. Fitted with Ruston engines and Brush electrical machines to obtain a rapid delivery the first batch were built by Electroputere of Romania with later batches built at BRs own Crewe and Doncaster works.
Dapols' model of the 56 is designed to replicate many of the detail changes between batches, the most noticeable being the changes to the front grille and marker lights. Inside the bodyshell is a diecast chassis housing a centrally mounted 5-pole motor driving both bogies. A 6-pin DCC decoder socket is fitted to the circuit board which also controls the directional lighting.
Model finished as Fastline operated 56302, previously 56124, a Crewe built locomotive.
A highly detailed model of the BR class 56 diesel locomotives, marking the 'second generation' of diesel locomotive designed for freight train haulage, including 'Merry Go Round' coal trains.
While the 56s were fitted with Ruston engines and Brush electrical machines to obtain a rapid delivery the first batch, including 56006, were built by Electroputere of Romania.
Dapols' model of the 56s incorporates many of the detail changes between batches, the most noticable being the changes to the front grille and marker lights. Inside the bodyshell the diecast chassis houses a centrally mounted motor driving both bogies. A 6-pin DCC decoder socket is fitted to the circuit board which also controls the directional lighting.