PROTOTYPE/HISTORY

Built by General Motors Electro Motive Division between 1985 and 1995, these powerful diesel electric locomotives were designed to haul heavy freight services as a replacement for the class 56 locomotives. 15 of these locomotives were produced between 1985 and 1995 with the first one being delivered into Southampton docks in 1986. These locomotives have been painted in various different liveries including DB Cargo, GB Railfreight, Foster Yeoman, Mendip Rail and Amey Roadstone Construction.

MODEL

1:148 Scale model of a Class 59 diesel locomotive decorated in GBRf livery. These models have been specially commissioned by Gaugemaster and form part of the Gaugemaster collection series.

These models feature lots of era specific details and markings and lots of external body details as modelled on the prototype.

FEATURES

• Gaugemaster Limited Edition
• DCC Ready
• Detailed body with etched grills and separately fitted hand rails
• Etched nameplate if appropriate
• Darkened wheels and pin point bearings
• All wheel drive
• All Wheel pick up
• Directional lighting
• NEM couplings
• 5 Pole motor for smoother operation
• Includes both standard and knuckle couplings
• Includes spares bag with additional detailing parts

• United Kingdom: £3.95, free over £50, 3–5 working days
• UK Express: £6.95, 1–2 working days
• Europe: £8.95, free over £150, 5–10 working days
• USA: £12.95, free over £150, 7–14 working days
• Canada: £13.95, free over £150, 7–14 working days
• Australia: £14.95, free over £150, 10–18 working days

Orders placed before 12:00 noon on a working day are typically dispatched the same day. Free Click and Collect is available from our stores in Beer, Devon and Edinburgh.

For full details see our Shipping Policy.