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Transrail was one of the private freight companies taken over by EWS in 1996. However, this did not mean that all the locomotives were immediately re-painted. Many Transrail liveried 56's can still be seen hauling freight as well as MGR's. Powered by a ringfield motor.
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 56 - Doncaster & Crewe built |
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Handrails Jumper cables Nameplates - plastic - require fitting |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Crew figure(s) Detailed Glazing Seating Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Battery box Footsteps Fuel tank |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened |
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Non-NEM socket |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
6 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
DCC Capability: |
Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Motor type |
3-pole |
Pickups |
Power bogie only |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Directional headlights (no tail lights) |