Mainline OO Class 56 (1983)
Model overview
56101 at Barrow Hill in August 2009. ©Clagmaster
Class 56
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Mainline - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1983
DCC Capability: Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor
Manufacturer: Mainline - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1983
DCC Capability: Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 56 - Doncaster & Crewe built |
Detailing
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 |
Mechanical
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 |
Electrical
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) |
