Class 58 Profile and Models
58036 at Saltley in April 1987. ©Steve Jones
The British Rail Class 58 were a 50-strong class of Co-Co diesel locomotives, designed for use on heavy freight services. They featured a narrow body with cabs at each end, which led to them being referred to as "Bones" by enthusiasts. Their design represented a major departure from British construction conventions, and innovated the practice of modularisation. Despite expectations of a lengthy service life, all examples were withdrawn in the UK during 2002 after only 19 years of use. Subsequently, most of the class were hired out to Continental Europe for use in France, the Netherlands and Spain. Most of the 58s remain in store in Europe to this day, with a small number either scrapped or preserved in the UK.
(Information provided via Wikipedia)
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Type of Locomotive |
Diesel-Electric |
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Builder |
BREL Doncaster Works |
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Build Dates |
1983 to 1987 |
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Total Built |
50 |
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Tractive Effort |
60,000 lbf |
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Power Output |
3,300 hp |
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Top Speed |
80 mph |
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Wheel Configuration |
Co-Co |
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Operated By |
British Rail ACTS (Netherlands) DB Cargo UK EWS Fertis, TSO & Seco Rail (France) GIF (Spain) Mainline Freight Transfesa (Spain) |
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Main Duties |
Heavy Freight |
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In Service Until |
2002 (Some active in Continental Europe until 2010s) |
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Surviving Examples |
33 |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Railfreight grey (inc. Red Stripe)
Railfreight 'Sector' triple grey
Mainline Freight
EWS - English Welsh and Scottish
N Gauge
O Gauge (1:43 Scale)
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC compatible but no socket. Scalextric-type motor |
R2336A View |
Class 58 Double Pack in Mainline Livery. Weathered | Mainline Freight |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC compatible but no socket. Scalextric-type motor |
R262B View |
Class 58 58048 in Railfreight Livery | Railfreight grey (inc. Red Stripe) |
