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Heljan 2522

Class 05 Hunslet shunter D2595 in BR blue with wasp stripes - as preserved

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Prototype Eras
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (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 05 Hunslet shunter D2595 is an OO‑scale model of the British Rail Class 05 diesel shunter. It carries the British Rail blue livery with wasp‑stripe detailing and is presented in pristine condition. The model is manufactured by Heljan, part number 2522, and is built to run on a 0‑6‑0 wheel arrangement.

The locomotive is DCC ready, featuring a 6‑pin socket, directional lighting and NEM couplings. Power is collected from all wheels and it reproduces a maximum speed of 18.8 mph. The minimum radius curve is 1st radius (371 mm). It represents a diesel‑powered shunter built between 1955 and 1961, of which 69 were produced by the Hunslet Engine Co.

The model is intended to represent the pre‑TOPS British Rail Blue era. The running number displayed is D2595 and the operator is British Rail.