Heljan 11034231

Class 33 - BR Blue - 33057 - OO Scale

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Prototype Era
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

The beauty of the Class 33 lies in its functional, uncluttered design. We have meticulously recreated the distinct body profile, featuring fine-scale roof fan grilles, authentic bogie detail, and the specific cab-end variations that define the 33/0, 33/1, and 33/2 (Slimline) variants. With a smooth-running motor and heavy-duty chassis, the Heljan Class 33 is engineered for the same dependable service as the real thing.

Catalogue listing

Heljan Class 33 – BR Blue – 33057 is an OO‑scale model of the British Rail Class 33 locomotive, depicted in the British Rail blue TOPS livery. The model carries Heljan part number 11034231. It represents the variants with cab‑end differences known as 33/0, 33/1 and the slim‑line 33/2.

The model reproduces the locomotive’s distinctive body profile, with fine‑scale roof fan grilles, authentic bogie detail and the appropriate cab‑end variations. It is fitted with a smooth‑running five‑pole motor with two flywheels, mounted centrally on a heavy‑duty chassis. The motor drives all wheels, and the model includes provision for a 23 mm round speaker. Directional headlights, tail lights and illuminated headcodes are supplied, operating on a 2‑rail DC power system.

The locomotive is DCC ready, offering an 8‑pin socket for digital control. All wheels act as pickups, allowing operation on both DCC and conventional DC layouts. The design prioritises reliable performance and accurate representation of the original Class 33.