DISPATCHING TOMORROW – Cavalex Class 56


Cavalex Models and Rails of Sheffield are pleased to say that the eagerly awaited OO Gauge Class 56 Diesel Locomotives have arrived in the UK with Cavalex.
We expect our allocation to arrive into stock later on today (Tuesday) and will begin dispatching orders tomorrow (Wednesday).
Availability is getting low on many versions with select versions sold out.
All versions available either DCC Ready, DCC Fitted or DCC Sound with FREE UK POSTAGE!
Prices as follows:
DCC Ready – £189.95
(twin pack £379.90)
DCC Fitted – £219.95
(twin pack £439.90)
DCC Sound – £289.95
(twin pack £579.90)
The Cavalex 56 has been designed completely from scratch, based on original works drawings from both Electroputere and BREL. Having incorporated numerous innovations into the model which they plan to showcase in the future. Whilst the 56 has been released by other manufacturers in the past, it was an obvious choice for Cavalex given the prototype ran with all of the released and forthcoming wagons, and being 56 fans, Cavalex wanted to capture the distinct differences between the four main versions of the ‘Grid’. They have deliberately chosen prototypes that don’t conflict with existing models of the class, whilst also releasing liveries never seen in 4mm scale. This extends to liveries not seen on certain versions; for example Red Stripe Railfreight on a Romanian built Class 56.

The locomotive will incorporate the following features:

A wealth of separately fitted parts, including bogies which aren’t just one piece mouldings to allow for proper detail relief
Photo etched grilles throughout the model
All wheel pick up
Alloy chassis to allow the locomotive to pull prototypical wagon rakes
5 pole motor with twin flywheels, geared for prototypical running speeds with superb slow speed control
21 pin DCC interface, with easy DCC fitting provision
DCC sound and stay alive options (Further news to follow)
Provision for an EM2 Speaker in the chassis as standard
Drop in EM/P4 wheelset packs available to order separately to coincide with the release of the model you can ORDER HERE
Separately motor operated roof fans via a function output on DCC, or when movin on DC
Etched name plates supplied as appropriate
Both standard and revised cantrail grill options depending on prototype.


The Cavalex 56 will be produced to the same high standard of finish as the highly regarded PGA and BBA/BLA wagons, incorporating similar levels of detail and innovation.

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