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Heljan 2502

BR Hunslet Class 05 Diesel Shunter #D2581 BR Green with Wasp Stripes - Type A

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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

BR Hunslet Class 05 Diesel Shunter #D2581 BR Green with Wasp Stripes - Type A.

DCC Socket 6 PIN

Catalogue listing

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 model is a Heljan replica of British Railways Hunslet Class 05 diesel shunter, carrying the running number D2581. It is presented in BR green with late crest and was liveried with wasp‑stripe detailing. The kit is built to OO gauge and carries the manufacturer part number 2502.

It is DCC ready with a six‑pin socket and features directional lighting, power pickup from all wheels, and NEM couplings. The model has a minimum radius curve of a first radius (371 mm) and a maximum speed of 18.8 mph.

The prototype was built by the Hunslet Engine Co. between 1955 and 1961, with a total production run of 69 locomotives. The represented period is the British Railways late crest era.