Heljan 2541

Class 25/3 Intercity 'ETHEL3' ADB97252

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Prototype Eras
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

THIS MODEL IS UNPOWERED BUT THEY WILL STILL RETAIN PICKUPS, LIGHTING AND DCC INTERFACE TO ALLOW EASY INSTALLATION OF SOUND

 

The model represents the final development of the 478 Derby/Sulzer Type 2s, which started with Class 24 in the late-1950s. This model will cover the D5238-99 and D7500-D7677 batches, built by Derby Works and Beyer, Peacock of Manchester between December 1963 and April 1967.

For the first time, models will also be offered as the famous Scottish Region ‘ETHEL’ (Electric Train Heating Ex-Locomotive) train heating units converted from Class 25/3s as a short-term solution prior to the delivery of Class 37/4s in 1985. These machines later found work with InterCity’s Charter Unit, lasting into the 1990s.

The new HELJAN Class 25/3 will feature our renowned high-performance chassis with all-wheel pick-up, illuminated headcode panels and marker lights, a 21-pin DCC decoder interface and provision for DCC sound.

Note: These models are un-motorized, the pickups power the directional tail lights and cab lights. There are no headlights as they would not of been used on the prototype.

FEATURES


SPECIFICATIONS


MEASUREMENTS

 

Catalogue listing

Brand
Heljan
Product Code
2541
GTIN
5708769025412
RRP
£179.95
Release date
April 2021

Model details

Coupling
NEM
DCC status
DCC Ready 21-pin socket
Finish
Pristine
Gauge
OO
Livery
Intercity
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Power pickup
All wheels
Running number
ABD97252
Features
Directional lighting

Prototype information

Locomotive class*
British Rail Class 25
Operator
British Rail InterCity
Motive power
Diesel
Wheel arrangement
Bo-Bo
Max speed
90 mph
Built
1961-1967
Built by
Crewe Works Darlington Works Derby Works Beyer, Peacock & Co.
Total produced
327

* 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.

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