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Heljan 19432

AEC Parcels Railcar 34 BR Express Parcels Crimson Wthrd

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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. 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. This model features separately switchable headlamps, tail lights, saloon and cab lights and a fully detailed interior.

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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.

The Heljan GWR Parcels Railcar model is a British Railways 'Express Parcels' diesel locomotive in BR crimson livery, featuring a weathered finish. It has a length of 200mm and is designed for use on curves with a minimum radius of 2.

This model represents an AEC Diesel Railcar built by AEC in collaboration with GWR Swindon Works between 1940 and 1942. A total of 15 units were produced, with the model featuring separately switchable lighting functions and a detailed interior.

The model is DCC sound ready and includes features such as NEM couplers, screw link couplers, and sprung buffers. It also has a low-profile motor driving all axles and etched metal handrails. The decoration is finely detailed according to the period and livery.

The model represents the AEC Diesel Railcar in its service career between 1940 and 1962, operating on the GWR and BR Western Region for local and branch line passenger and parcels services.