British Railway Modelling (BRM)

Cavalex Class 56

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1977-present

189.95 & 289.95

Cavalex's first locomotive has received much acclaim from C modellers on release and rightly so. The initial impressions from the box are of a well-finished, weighty, quality model to the high standards we are now enjoying in this sector of the hobby driven by innovation and competition.

Our review model is of the first locos in original condition, manufactured by Electroputere of Romania (it all seemed a bit odd to a young spotter like me),

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