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Heljan 1605

Class 16 North British Type 1 D8400 in BR green with small yellow warning panels - weathered - Limited Edition of 750

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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)

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^* 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 North British Type 1 model (running number D8405) reproduced in BR green livery with small yellow warning panels. The locomotive is presented in a weathered finish and forms part of a limited edition run of 750 units.

The model is DCC ready with a 21‑pin socket, built to OO gauge and equipped with NEM couplings. It features directional lighting, power pickup from all wheels and a minimum curve radius of 438 mm (2nd radius). The diesel‑powered Bo‑Bo locomotive is capable of a maximum speed of 60 mph and carries the late crest BR green livery.

The prototype was built by North British Locomotive Co in Glasgow in 1958, entered service with British Railways and operated for ten years before withdrawal on 08 September 1968. Only ten of the original locomotives were produced. Manufacturer part number: 1605. The model represents the British Railways late‑crest period.