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Heljan 19404

AEC Railcar BR Green with Speed Whiskers White Roof

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

Manufacturer description

The GWR pioneered the use of diesel railcars for passenger traffic in the 1930s, and their numbers gradually increased with batches from different manufacturers. However, the most numerous variant was the batch built in 1940-42 with its distinctive angular 'razor edge' bodywork. Employed on branch lines and local services, they were the perfect single vehicle passenger train and continued to provide sterling service until replaced by BR DMUs in the early-1960s.

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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.

The Heljan model of the GWR AEC Railcar represents a diesel locomotive in BR green livery with a late crest, featuring a white cab roof. This model is DCC ready, with a 21-pin socket, and has a gauge of OO.

The model is a replica of the GWR AEC Railcar built in the 1940s, with 38 of these vehicles being produced between 1934 and 1942. The original railcars were used for local passenger services and were gradually replaced by BR DMUs in the early 1960s.

The model features a range of details, including 21 pin DCC interface, working lights, NEM couplings, and sprung buffers. The interior of the model also features lighting.

Key specifications of the model include a length of 250mm, a minimum radius curve of 2nd radius (438mm), and all wheels are equipped for power pickup. The model is powered by electric motive power.