Heljan 1512

Class 15 D8242 Green Small Yellow Panels Double Arrows

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1957 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

The Class 15 diesel locomotive was designed by British Thomson-Houston and built between 1957 and 1961 by Yorkshire Engine Company and the Clayton Equipment Company. 44 of these locomotives were built in this class and mostly used for freight traffic. These locomotives were withdrawn from service between 1968 and 1971.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Heljan
Product Code
1512
GTIN
5708769115120
RRP
£119.00

Model details

Coupling
NEM
DCC status
DCC Ready 8-pin socket
Finish
Pristine
Gauge
OO
Livery
BR green with late crest
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Power pickup
All wheels
Running number
D8242
Features
Directional lighting

Prototype information

Used for
Freight Traffic
Locomotive class*
British Rail Class 15
Operator
British Rail
Motive power
Diesel
Wheel arrangement
Bo-Bo
Max speed
60 mph
Built
1957-1961
Built by
BR Yorkshire Engine Company
Total produced
44

* 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.

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