The first Cavalex Class 56 sample!
We’re extremely excited to show off this hand assembled first sample of our forthcoming class 56 locomotive. We’re expecting the first factory assembled samples with all of the parts soon - so look out for further updates! Please bear in mind this is a hand assembled sample by us and there are numerous parts that aren’t fitted perfectly which will be rectified on future samples.
A little teaser photo showing the two cab designs for our forthcoming class 56. The first injection sprues are on their way to us for review ahead of the first working sample.
Today we have received a photo of the first bodies of our Class 56. Excitement levels have just risen tenfold having seen all of the variations captured in plastic!
We hope to have our first working EP sample a the end of the month.
Photo courtey Mark A Stanley
Please click the below button for our post GETS October project’s update:
Cavalex Model’s are pleased to announce DCR 56091 “Driver Wayne Gaskell” as a part of the Cavalex Class 56 range.
We are really excited to be able to offer modellers and enthusiasts with an interest in today’s freight scene a model of 56091 in DC Rail livery. Our thanks to DC Rail for their help and for working with us to produce this model.
Livery render of our forthcoming Class 56 in DCR livery
Features of the Cavalex Models’ DCR 56091:
- Distinctive fabricated cab shape
- Cutaway buffer beam
- Diamond mesh side grilles, cantrail grilles and roof grille
- Steel cab and cab side window frames
- Additional air conditioning vent on the second man’s side
- Etched “Driver Wayne Gaskell” name plates
CM - 56091 – DCR
The DCR grid is available to order via our retailers now. Please find more information on the 56 project and our retailers by clicking the button below.
3D livery render
We are pleased to announce Colas 56049 “Robin of Templecombe” as a part of the Cavalex Class 56 range. With 56049 having alternate cabs following damage sustained to the number two end, we are really excited to be producing this present day locomotive. We wanted to provide an option for the modern image modeller to be able to purchase the Cavalex ‘Grid’ - a big thank you Colas Rail for their help and for working with us to produce this model.
3D livery render
Features of Cavalex Colas 56049:
- Rubber sealed cab front windows (Number 1 end)
- Partial bufferbeam cowling, side plates removed (Number 1 end)
- Steel cab side windows
- Diamond mesh side grilles, cantrail grilles and roof grille
- Revised roof grilles (above electrical compartment)
- Distinctive fabricated cab shape (Number 2 end)
- Etched “Robin of Templecombe” name plates
- Alternate cab designs at each end with distinctive Colas high intensity headlight
Please click below for more details on the project, and how to pre-order:
Photo courtesy Andrew Walker
A big thank you to Andrew Walker for allowing us to post this excellent photo showing the contrasting cab styles of Romaninan 56020 and Doncaster built 56069 at Toton in 1988. Capturing this stark contrast between the different builds was one of the main reasons we chose the grid. Thanks to all that have shown support to our project.
