Class 59 Co-Co diesel-electric locomotive (GM-EMD type JT26CW-SS)

EWS Class 59 model constructed from the Worsley Works kit by David Armitage

Prototype

Operating companies

GB (from 1986): Foster Yeoman; ARC; Hanson; Mendip Rail; National Power; EWS; DB Schenker.
Germany (from 1997): Yeoman/DB; Heavy Haulage Power International.

Model

Manufacturers

Worsley Works and British HO Models Ltd joint production

Construction

Kit: etched brass body and details. Modified proprietary chassis.
Assembly and finishing of the model is fully described in an article in Satellite 1:87 issue 46.

Motive power

Athearn or Kato chassis (including all-wheel drive and pickup, and centre-mounted 5-pole motor with twin flyweels) modified by British HO Models Ltd to fit inside the body shell.

Price

£100.00 to £120.00 (JUL06)

Availability

2000 release

Suppliers

The brass etch for the body can be produced on demand. Please enquire to Worsley Works.

British 1:87 Scale Modelling