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Heljan 2503

BR Hunslet Class 05 Diesel Shunter 'CIDER QUEEN' Green with Wasp Stripes (Industrial) - Type A

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Prototype Eras
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

BR Hunslet Class 05 Diesel Shunter 'CIDER QUEEN' Green with Wasp Stripes (Industrial) - 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.

Heljan BR Hunslet Class 05 diesel shunter, model name “Cider Queen”, is a 00 gauge model kit (OO gauge). It is produced by Heljan and carries the manufacturer part number 2503. The model represents a British Rail Class 05 locomotive built between 1955 and 1961, of which 69 were originally produced.

The model is finished in pristine condition with a green colour scheme highlighted by wasp‑stripe detailing, reflecting its industrial use by H. P. Bulmer. It includes NEM couplings, a 6‑pin DCC ready socket, directional lighting, and power pickup from all wheels. The wheel arrangement is 0‑6‑0 and the maximum speed is set at 18.8 mph. The minimum curve radius is the 1st radius, 371 mm.

This type A version of the model accurately depicts the late‑crest period of British Railways and is suitable for use on layouts that require authentic British diesel shunter representation.