Class 58 Profile and Models
58036 at Saltley in April 1987. ©Steve Jones
Type of Locomotive |
Diesel-Electric |
Builder |
BREL Doncaster Works |
Build Dates |
1983 to 1987 |
Total Built |
50 |
Tractive Effort |
60,000 lbf |
Power Output |
3,300 hp |
Top Speed |
80 mph |
Wheel Configuration |
Co-Co |
Operated By |
British Rail ACTS (Netherlands) DB Cargo UK EWS Fertis, TSO & Seco Rail (France) GIF (Spain) Mainline Freight Transfesa (Spain) |
Main Duties |
Heavy Freight |
In Service Until |
2002 (Some active in Continental Europe until 2010s) |
Surviving Examples |
33 |
Products awaiting categorisation
Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby | 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 | 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) |