Cavalex Models are pleased to announce the nine models that make up the general range of the second run of our newly-tooled Class 56 in 4mm. Following the incredible reception of the first run of our first locomotive, we are proud to reveal the next range of locomotives ready to pre-order from our range of Cavalex retailers found below.

We have deliberately chosen prototypes that complement our first production run of models of the class, whilst also continuing to release liveries never seen in 4mm scale, for example liveries not seen on certain versions; for example Original Railfreight on a Romanian built Class 56, and TransRail livery for the first time on a Class 56 in 4mm scale.

As with all of our models, the Class 56 second run has taken a significant amount of research and development time to accurately capture the livery elements and detail variations, which we believe has been well worth it to capture all of the features of this type 5 freight loco.

Following feedback from the first run, we have made a few small improvements to the Class 56 for the second production run, namely the bogie pivot centre which on the production models was circa 1mm to far back, and also pushing the factory to match the triple grey roof more closely to the paint samples supplied.

The RRP of the Cavalex 56 is REMAINING at £189.95, with the sound version remaining at £289.95. Production will commence following completion of the Cavalex Class 60 production, with a current expected delivery date of Q3 2025. This date is to realistically coincide with both the end of our Class 60 production, and slotted around our third locomotive project. Further news on this to follow at the end of 2024…

We would like to extend our thanks to Colas Railfreight and DC Rail for their help and assistance with the second run of our Class 56 project.

THE CAVALEX CLASS 56 SPECIFICATION:

• 21 pin DCC interface and innovative removable panel to allow for easy DCC chip installation and access to the comprehensive dip switch control for DC users, which allows access to all of the DCC functions for lighting, without the need to remove the model from the track.

• Photo etched grilles throughout the model including body side, roof and cantrail.

• A wealth of separately fitted parts across the model, including bogies which aren’t just one piece mouldings to allow for proper detail relief as well as the under frame.

• Full independently controlled lighting, allowing for parked, yard, light engine, and ‘on train’ modes, with realistic levels of brightness and colour representative of the prototype being modelled. Prototypical day/night lighting configurations for the modern livery examples.

• Realistically bright (or dim depending how you look at it) cab lighting, driver’s desk with individually printed dials and decorated full depth cab interior as per the prototype.

• Hall sensors for fully adjustable automated flange squeal on sound fitted models. This feature automatically provides the characteristic screech as the wheels enter sharp curves. Not having to activate the sound manually only adds to the immersive effect whilst driving the locomotive.

• Power bank providing smooth uninterrupted running, which combined with floating centre axles, allows trouble free road holding and power.

• 5 pole motor with twin flywheel and low ratio gearbox for prototypical running speeds typical of the class.

• Provision to order drop in wheelsets to easily convert the loco to EM and P4 gauges for those modellers that wish to showcase the unparalleled levels of detail and accuracy of the model with equally accurate trackwork.

• Highly detailed and accurate underframe with numerous separately fitted parts.

• Individual details and finish that has been rigorously researched and applied to each model to represent the individual prototype as accurately as possible.

• DCC sound with custom ESU project for our factory fitted sound version and stay alive fitted to all models. ESU Speaker in the chassis as standard for a balanced combination of low and high frequency sounds to accurately reproduce the prototype via a custom recorded sound project.

• Etched name plates as appropriate to each model number.

• Locomotive specific details across four series of locomotive builds.

• Both standard and revised cantrail grill options depending on prototype.

The Cavalex Class 56 Range - available from all our retailers listed below

British Rail era models

Sector era models

Transition era models

Current day/contemporary era model

Please note the above images are for illustration purposes only - the final models may differ.

Retailer exclusives

Further exclusives to cap off the Cavalex Class 56 second run to follow soon…

HOW TO ORDER:

Continuing our support of retailers, the second production run of the Cavalex Class 56 will be a retail only model, available exclusively from all of our retailers listed below:

• Collett’s Models - https://www.collettsmodelshop.co.uk

• C&M Models - https://candmmodels.co.uk

• John Dutfield - https://www.johndutfieldmodelrailways.co.uk

• Rails of Sheffield - https://railsofsheffield.com

• Rainbow Railways - https://rainbowrailways.co.uk

• Trains4U - http://www.trains4u.com

• Ultimate Model Railways - https://ultimatemodelrailways.com

• TTC Diecast - https://www.ttcdiecast.com

• Cheltenham Model Centre - https://cheltenhammodelcentre.com

• AGR Model Railway Store - https://agrmodelrailwaystore.co.uk

Should you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch - cavalexmodels@gmail.com

Alex & Cav