Description
Hornby R30073WP Class 56
56047
In BR Blue Livery
Era 7
Medium weathered
Pre-owned in Good Condition
LOCO TESTED 08/10/26
Loco tested: Tested - Runs Well
Detailing added to One end.
No Couplings supplied.
LOCO BOX - Box is in OK condition, Internally the inner clamshell is broken and taped - please be careful when opening.
EX OLIVIA's TRAIN STOCK
The Hornby R30073WP Class 56 Diesel Locomotive 56047, finished in classic British Rail Blue with medium weathering, represents one of Britain's powerful heavy freight diesel locomotives.
This Era 7 model is offered in good preowned condition and was tested on 8 October 2026, when it was confirmed to run OK.
Some detailing has been added at one end of the locomotive.
IMPORTANT: No couplings are supplied. The internal plastic clamshell packaging is broken and has been secured with tape. Please take care when opening the box.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hornby |
| Catalogue Number | R30073WP |
| Locomotive | Class 56 Diesel |
| Running Number | 56047 |
| Livery | BR Blue |
| Weathering | Medium Weathered |
| Era | 7 |
| Gauge | OO Gauge |
| Condition | Preowned – Good |
| Test Date | 8 October 2026 |
| Running Performance | Runs Well |
| Detailing | Added at One End |
| Couplings | None Supplied |
| Outer Box | OK Condition |
| Inner Packaging | Broken Clamshell – Taped |
| Previous Stock | Olivia's Trains |
Preowned Condition and Running Test
LOCOMOTIVE TESTED: 8 OCTOBER 2026
RESULT: RUNS OK
The locomotive was tested and confirmed to run OK, with no specific running faults reported.
The model is described as being in good preowned condition, with a medium-weathered finish.
Additional condition details:
- Some detailing has been added at one end.
- No couplings are supplied.
- Outer box is in OK condition.
- Internal clamshell packaging is broken and taped.
About the British Rail Class 56
The British Rail Class 56 was introduced in the late 1970s for heavy freight duties, particularly coal and other bulk mineral traffic.
A total of 135 locomotives were built, and the class became a familiar sight on Britain's freight network throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
The BR Blue finish makes this model particularly suitable for layouts representing the late British Rail corporate blue period.
Packaging and Important Information
The locomotive is supplied in its Hornby box, which is in OK external condition.
PLEASE NOTE: THE INNER PLASTIC CLAMSHELL IS BROKEN AND HAS BEEN TAPED TOGETHER.
Please exercise care when opening and removing the locomotive, as the damaged internal packaging may not provide its original level of support.
Final Preowned Notice
Hornby R30073WP Class 56 56047 – BR Blue – Medium Weathered
Condition: Good Preowned
Era: 7
Tested: 8 October 2026 – Runs OK
Detailing: Added at One End
Couplings: None Supplied
Packaging: Outer Box OK – Inner Clamshell Broken and Taped
Former Olivia's Trains stock – now available through Rainbow Railways.
