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Heljan 1509

Class 15 D8204 BR Green Diesel Locomotive

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

Class 15 D8204 in plain Green with numbers on front and rear.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES/INFORMATION

Suitable decoder Gaugemaster DCC92

If you require out fitting service please follow the link and add it to your basket (please note that this includes the price of the decoder) DCCFIT8 Please note that due to space limitations we are unable to offer sound fitting on this locomotive

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

^* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

Heljan British Rail Class 15 D8204 is a 00‑gauge model locomotive in BR green livery with the late crest. It represents a diesel‑powered Bo‑Bo locomotive built between 1957 and 1961, of which 44 were produced, and is numbered D8204. The model features a pristine finish, NEM couplings, directional lighting, and power pickup from all wheels. It runs on a 2nd radius curve of 438 mm and is capable of a maximum speed of 60 mph.

The locomotive is DCC ready with an 8‑pin socket and is compatible with the Gaugemaster DCC92 decoder (part number DCCFIT8). Out‑fitting services are available via Heljan’s website, and the price includes the decoder. Due to space limitations, sound fitting is not offered for this model.

Manufacturer part number is 1509. The model was produced in two batches: the first at Yorkshire Engine Company and the second at Clayton Equipment Co, both for British Thomson Houston. It represents the British Railways early crest period.