Cavalex - New Class 60

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Cavalex Models to release Class 60 in OO

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cavalex Models are pleased to announce our newly-tooled Class 60 in 4mm. The model is already significantly advanced and currently at the tooling stage, having been in the works for the past few years. All variants of the 60 are being tooled, to accurately cover all 100 locomotives produced between first delivery of 60001 in 1989 and the present day operations of the fleet. This will of course see the release of Class 60s in configurations and liveries that haven’t been available before in 1:76.2 scale.

The Cavalex Class 60 has been designed completely from scratch, based on original works drawings from Wabtec and an extensive survey of multiple locomotives at Toton. We have incorporated numerous innovations into the model which we’re looking forward to showcasing. Whilst the 60 has been released by other manufacturers in the past, it was an obvious choice for us given the prototype ran with all of our released and forthcoming wagons.

As with all of our models, the Class 60 has taken years of significant research and development time, which we believe has been well worth it to capture all of the features of this iconic modern type 5 freight loco. The model is currently in tooling and we’re looking forward to showing off a full 3D print of our design at Model Rail Scotland this weekend.

The Cavalex 60 will be produced to the same high standard of finish as our highly regarded wagons as well as our forthcoming class 56, incorporating similar levels of detail and innovation.

 

THE CAVALEX CLASS 60 SPECIFICATION:
● 21 pin DCC interface and innovative removable panel to allow for easy DCC chip installation and access to the comprehensive dip switch control for DC users, which allows access to all of the DCC functions for lighting, without the need to remove the model from the track.
● Photo etched grilles throughout the model including body side, roof and etched grilles within the clean air bay.
● A wealth of separately fitted parts across the model, including bogies which aren’t just one piece mouldings to allow for proper detail relief as well as the under frame.
● Fully detailed model of the Class 60 engine room visible through the body side grilles.
● Full independently controlled lighting, allowing for parked, yard, light engine, and ‘on train’ modes, with realistic levels of brightness and colour representative of the prototype being modelled. Prototypical day/night lighting configurations for the modern livery examples. Engine room and cab lighting independently controllable via DCC functions.
● Realistically bright (or dim depending how you look at it) cab lighting, driver’s desk with individually printed dials and decorated full depth cab interior as per the prototype.
● Hall sensors for fully adjustable automated flange squeal on sound fitted models. This feature automatically provides the characteristic screech as the wheels enter sharp curves. Not having to activate the sound manually only adds to the immersive effect whilst driving the locomotive.
● Power bank providing smooth uninterrupted running, which combined with floating centre axles, allows trouble free road holding and power.
● 5 pole motor with twin flywheel and low ratio gearbox for prototypical running speeds typical of the class.
● Provision to order drop-in wheelsets to easily convert the loco to EM and P4 gauges for those modellers that wish to showcase the unparalleled levels of detail and accuracy of the model with equally accurate trackwork.
● Highly detailed and accurate underframe with numerous separately fitted parts.
● Individual details and finish that has been rigorously researched and applied to each model to represent the individual prototype as accurately as possible.
● DCC sound with custom ESU project for our factory fitted sound version and stay alive fitted to all models. EM1 type Speaker and additional sugar cube speaker in the chassis as standard for a balanced combination of low and high frequency sounds to accurately reproduce the prototype via a custom recorded sound project.
● Etched name plates as appropriate to each model number.
● Two styles of cab roof mounted horns to accurately recreate all prototypes.
● Further yet to be announced innovative features.

The Cavalex Class 60 Range - Run 1.

Product codes are in the brackets

60027 - “Joseph Banks” Triple Grey Metals (CM - 60027 - TGP)

60061 “Alexander Graham Bell” - (CM - 60061 - TGCL)

60049 “Scafell” - (CM - 60049 - TGM)

60017 “Arenig Fawr” - (CM - 60017 - TGCN)
60059 - “Swinden Dalesmen” - (CM - 60059 - LH)

60018 - EWS - (CM - 60018 - EWS)

60010 - Debranded DB Cargo UK - (CM - 60010 - DB)

60076 - Colas Railfreight - (CM - 60076 - Colas)

60028 - Cappagh - (CM - 60028 - CB)

60087 - GBRf) - (CM - 60087 - GBRF)

Please note the above images are for illustration purposes only - the final models may differ.

Retailing the Cavalex Class 60:
Continuing our support of retailers, the Cavalex 60 will be a retail only model, available exclusively from all of our retailers listed below:
● Collett’s Models - https://www.collettsmodelshop.co.uk
● C&M Models - https://candmmodels.co.uk
● EHEE Limited -
● John Dutfield - https://www.johndutfieldmodelrailways.co.uk
● KMS Railtech - https://www.kmsrailtech.co.uk
● Rails of Sheffield - https://railsofsheffield.com
● Rainbow Railways - https://rainbowrailways.co.uk
● Trains4U - http://www.trains4u.com
● Ultimate Model Railways - https://ultimatemodelrailways.com
● TTC Diecast - https://www.ttcdiecast.com
● Cheltenham Model Centre - https://cheltenhammodelcentre.com
 

 

[Nick-L]

Oh yes.  Judging by the 56 samples this will be a treat. 

[Mike at C&M]

Order book open at C&M Models.

 

https://cmmodels.7.ekm.shop/class-60-diesel-locomotive-621-c.asp

[The Fatadder]

Would love to know what you guys have against Transrail livery 😉

 

But seriously looks a very tempting proposition, and unlike the 56 is a lot easier to justify on my layouts...

[Southwich]

 

3D print will be on display at Glasgow this weekend - we’re a little bit excited about this one!

 

The full launch article can be found below, including the history of the prototype: https://www.cavalexmodels.com/cavalex-class-60

 

Kind regards,

 

Will

Edited February 22, 2023 by Southwich

[JackB95]

Wow, that's gorgeous!

Hornby be like 👁👄👁

 

Well done Cavalex - can't wait to see how this progresses.

[Trains4U]

We are taking pre-orders now
No deposit required

http://www.trains4u.com

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLlRZwipqjazumvTEBtTZIYJTL2SO6EBIAo7uUsJ2Xv7NIzg/viewform?usp=sf_link

 

Edited February 22, 2023 by Trains4U

[Chris56057]

Fantastic announcement, looks incredible already. I'm really looking forward to this. 

[HExpressD]

The currently available RTR Class 60 is a pretty cracking model, so will be interesting to see if this is noticeably better. 

[E100]

I'm very intrigued by the extra features! Only thing I can think of is smoke as per the the Dapol 59.

[Legend]

Looking at the video these guys obviously Class 60 fans , so I imagine this will be a bit special . Brave going up against one of Hornbys better models , but I suppose theyve already done that and proved it could be succesful with the 56

 

[CazRail]

Well it was only a matter of time before someone did it! Looks the part too. 

 

Might have to get an EWS one 😉

 

It's also good to see that what happened with the class 91s hasn't deterred Cavalex from going head to head with the red box crew. 56 and now the 60!

[BMacdermott]

Hello everyone

 

Congratulations and all the best to Cavalex on this announcement!

 

In The 00 Wishlist Poll 2022, the model was Middle Polling - but only just missed High by a handful of votes.

 

Brian (on behalf of The 00 Poll Team)

[46444]

19 minutes ago, The Fatadder said:

Would love to know what you guys have against Transrail livery 😉

 

We need the Big 'T' version most certainly... 😉

 

Cracking announcement and will be very popular. 

 

[WCML100]

It was only a matter of time! Im glad we will get one from Cavalex's high standard 😁

[scouse889]

3 minutes ago, 46444 said:

 

We need the Big 'T' version most certainly... 😉

 

But wooooohooooo, a metals one!!!!!!

[meatloaf]

Price is TBC, but dosent stop rails asking £30 deposit. 

 

Pity theres no indication of price, even if its a rough estimate.

 

Interested in this and the 56 but the lack of price means i wont preorder.

[Shoey]

These look absolutely superb! I’m sure the coupling system will be a lot better than Hornby’s attempt. Bring on hauling prototypical takes without the first wagon derailing😅  

[newbryford]

Well that was a surprise.

As much as I like my Hornby 60s and I regard that model very highly, if there's a requirement for more on DL or BF, it'll wait until Q4/24!

 

Good luck to Cav and Alex and the rest of the team with this project.

 

(And if you want to test run one - give me a shout!)

[Mooresby]

This is sure to be a great model so a win for modern modellers!

Reasonable to assume that it will prompt Hornby to respond with some sort of price drop for the existing (and very good) model so another win!

I look forward to some more livery announcements in the coming months.

[newbryford]

42 minutes ago, The Fatadder said:

Would love to know what you guys have against Transrail livery 😉

 

 

Dealer exclusive? Just like EWS?

[Trains4U]

11 minutes ago, meatloaf said:

Price is TBC, but dosent stop rails asking £30 deposit. 

 

Pity theres no indication of price, even if its a rough estimate.

 

Interested in this and the 56 but the lack of price means i wont preorder.

I'm hoping we will get an MSRP in the next week or so.    I'd expect it to be comparable to contemporary models from other manufacturers (But that is just my guess based on experience!) as has been the case with the 56.

By the way, not all retailers are requiring deposits, if you want to secure a model...  :)

[The Black Hat]

Nice new announcement. Will be interesting to see how many jump from Hornby to Cavalex and upgrade. The livery and number choices are interesting. I will be after the GB machine and trainload petroleum. 

[LNERandBR]

When I saw this announcement was going to be made I thought it would either be a 58 or a 60. 

 

Would really like to see a price before I decide to take the plunge or not. I have one 56 on Pre-order but the lack of price on the DCC Sound versions of that also puts me off.

 

I'm sure it will be made kown as soon as possible however 🙂

[TomScrut]

It looks excellent, but not something I am particularly excited about. I have a Hornby 60 and it won't be going on eBay as a result of this. In a similar manner as to why I haven't got more Hornby 60s, I don't think I will be rushing out for one of these. Saying that, present day probably isn't the main target here despite Cavalex doing a good job of catering for it. I expect the sectorisation ones will be the biggest sellers.

 

I do think if I do get one it would be the Cappagh one and some appropriate JNAs from Revolution for it to pull.