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Heljan 1604

Class 16 D8409 BR Green (Grey roof) Gloss finish) Diesel Locomotive

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

Manufacturer description

Limited edition of 750 DCC Socket 21 PIN

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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 Class 16 D8409 is a OO‑scale model of a British Rail diesel locomotive in BR green livery with a grey roof and a gloss finish. The model is DCC ready, fitted with a 21‑pin socket, and includes directional lighting, NEM couplings, and power pickup from all wheels. It reproduces the original locomotive built in 1958 by the North British Locomotive Co in Glasgow, which served British Rail for ten years before withdrawal in September 1968.

Key specifications: running number D8409, wheel arrangement Bo‑Bo, maximum speed 60 mph, minimum curve radius 438 mm (2nd radius), and a pristine finish. The model forms part of a limited edition of 750 units, carries manufacturer part number 1604, and represents the late crest period of British Railways.