2D-004-014 Class 56 56303 (ex 56125 Crewe Built) DCR Diesel Locomotive Class_Class 68 In January 1971 Devon General

In January 1971 Devon General became part of the Western National Omnibus Company (itself part of the National Bus Company)

HEAD HEIGHT 6mm

Coaches of Wood Green for use on London Transport sightseeing services around the Capital

STATUS IN 2018 Active/preserved (86259

2D-004-014 Class 56 56303 (ex 56125 Crewe Built) DCR Diesel Locomotive Class_Class 68 In January 1971 Devon GeneralThe British Rail Class 56 is a type of Co Co locomotive designed for heavy freight work and was introduced between 1976 and 1983. In all, 135 Class 56s were built, the first 30 by Electroputers in Romania, but due to poor quality of construction the remainder were built by BREL at theirDoncaster and Crewe works. The Class 56 was considered to be a successful locomotive and had a long service life, however performance and maintenance costs savings made