2D-005-RS1 Class 59 206 'John F Yeoman' G&W Freightliner Diesel Locomotive Wooden-Kit ERA 9 (1995 - 2005)

ERA 9 (1995 - 2005)

SERVICE CAREER 1967-93

Syerston December 1942

WIDTH 55mm

Fairburn modified the design to have a shorter wheelbase

2D-005-RS1 Class 59 206 'John F Yeoman' G&W Freightliner Diesel Locomotive Wooden-Kit ERA 9 (1995 - 2005)Exclusive to Rails of Sheffield Prototype The Class 59 is a Co Co formation diesel locomotive and the first US produced, privately owned locomotive to operate regularly in the UK. The ordering of the first Class 59 was a result of quarry company Foster Yeomans dissatisfaction with the performance of the BR Class 56. The first 4 locomotives built by GMs Electromotive Division were delivered to Foster Yeoman during 1986 and 59005 in 1989 proving very