Name: Heljan 1170 A Tank Chipmans Weedkiller Set (4)
Brand: Heljan
SKU: 1170
Price: 99.95 GBP

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Prototype Eras
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

Tankers are a common sight in most freight formations mostly hauled by diesel locomotives. These models are expertly designed and include lots of features such as sprung buffers, NEM couplings and finely printed decals. They also include etched brass ladders and walk ways on the top of the wagon.

This pack contains 4 tankers each with their own running numbers and printing.

Contents 4 x Weedkiller Tank Wagons

Catalogue listing

Brand

Heljan

Product Code

1170

GTIN

5708769411703

RRP

£99.95

Release date

2017

Model details

Gauge

Livery

Nomix-Chipman Weedkiller Train

Finish

Pristine

Minimum radius curve

Radius 1

Coupling

NEM / Tension lock

Chassis construction

Plastic & metal

Coupling mount

NEM pockets

Minimum radius

Radius 1

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Coupling type

Tension lock

Tooling date

2017

Prototype information

Type of vehicle

Tank Wagon

Operated by

British Railways
Private Owner

Wheel configuration

4-wheel

Build dates

Late 1950s/ 1960s

Builder

Charles Roberts Ltd

Main duties

Petroleum transport

In service until

1990s

Wheel arrangement

4-wheel

Built

Late 1950s/ 1960s

Built by

Charles Roberts Ltd

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Here is a summary of the Heljan A Tank Chipman Weedkiller tanks in neutral, factual language:

The Heljan A Tank Chipman Weedkiller tanks are OO gauge models of British Rail Blue tank wagons. The models are built by Charles Roberts Ltd and represent a period in the late 1950s to 1960s. Each wagon is finished in a pristine condition and features detailed printing, NEM couplings, and etched brass ladders and walkways.

The pack contains four tank wagons, each with its own unique running number. The wagons have a minimum recommended curve radius of 1 and are suitable for use with diesel locomotives. The models are designed to be accurately detailed and include sprung buffers for added realism.

Heljan 1170

A Tank Chipmans Weedkiller Set (4)

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