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Class 56 Railfreight (56033 to 56055) Early Doncaster conversion kit

Class 56 Railfreight (56033 to 56055) Early Doncaster conversion kit

SKU: Kit3railfreight56033to055brass38255-1
£27.00 Regular Price
£24.30Sale Price

Converts the Heljan O gauge class 56 to an original Doncaster built loco with enough parts to convert one loco. Numbered from 56033 upto 56055. These had short lip cowls fitted to the bufferbeams. Includes the square Headlight etches.

UK postage is Free

Has a full set of instructions.

See kit contents for the full list.

What isn't included are replacement buffer heads and shanks as this is a nightmare as over the years. They have been Oleo 22" round or oval and a mixture of styles, then class 60 style ones later on.

Also the later Brush modifications for number 2 end of the loco, this is because its a separate kit which can found in detailing parts section.

  • Kit Contents

    Replacement windscreens etches and glazing.

    Horn grill covers.

    Headlights original quartz and square railfreight.

    Vee and Tee NRN aerials.

    Tail and marker light etches.

    Blanks for the roof fans (these have been retro fitted randomly).

    Bufferbeam lip etches.

    Spare windscreen wipers.

    Works plates for cabs.

    Full instructions.

  • Kit coverage

    56033 to 56055

  • Period

    Circa 1977 to current times.

  • Donor Locomotives

    Any class 56 from HJ5600 to HJ5610.

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