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Heljan 2544

Class 25/3 25095 BR Blue with Cab Front Numbers

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Prototype Era
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

The model represents the final development of the 478 Derby/Sulzer Type 2s, which started with Class 24 in the late-1950s these locomotives were built by Derby Works and Beyer, Peacock of Manchester between December 1963 and April 1967. This Heljan Class 25/3 will feature their renowned high-performance chassis with all-wheel drive and all-wheel pick-up, illuminated headcode panels and marker lights, a 21-pin DCC decoder interface and provision for DCC sound.

The models will feature enhanced cab interior decoration to highlight the superb detail inside, plus a few 'tweaks' to the original specification based on customer feedback. The cab interior lights will be omitted and the tail lights will now be independently switchable in DCC mode. Speaker installation for DCC sound will also be easier thanks to the provision of factory-fitted wire leads in the relevant plug/socket on the chassis PCB. All models will also be supplied with an additional bag of bufferbeam detailing parts, as well as the existing selection of step and grille plates, snowploughs and couplers.

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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 Heljan Class 25 diesel locomotive is a model of a British Rail Class 25 locomotive in BR blue livery with cab front numbers. The model is designed for use on OO gauge track and is DCC ready, featuring a 21-pin socket. The locomotive is modelled on the Class 25/3 variant, which was built by Derby Works and Beyer, Peacock of Manchester between 1963 and 1967.

The model represents the final development of the 478 Derby/Sulzer Type 2 locomotives, which were built for freight and passenger traffic. The model features a high-performance chassis with all-wheel drive and all-wheel pick-up, as well as illuminated headcode panels and marker lights. The cab interior is decorated with enhanced detail and includes lighting features that can be controlled independently in DCC mode.

The model measures 200mm in length and has a minimum radius curve requirement of radius 2. It features all-wheel power pickup and a NEM/Tension lock coupling. The model is supplied with a bag of bufferbeam detailing parts, step and grille plates, snowploughs, and couplers.