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Heljan 2545

Class 25/3 97251 'ETHEL 2' BR Blue/Grey Alternative Livery

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Prototype Era
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

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 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.

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.

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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.

Here is a summary of the Heljan Class 25 BR Blue/Grey 97251 'ETHEL 2' diesel locomotive model in neutral, factual language, using British spelling and terminology:

This OO gauge model represents a Class 25 diesel locomotive in BR blue and grey livery, with a running number of 97251 'ETHEL 2'. The model is DCC ready, featuring a 21-pin socket and provision for DCC sound, although it is unpowered. The locomotive has a length of 200mm and a minimum radius curve of 2.

The model is based on the final development of the Derby/Sulzer Type 2 locomotives, built by Derby Works and Beyer, Peacock of Manchester between 1963 and 1967. It features a high-performance chassis with all-wheel pickup, illuminated headcode panels and marker lights.

The model has undergone improvements as a result of a change in factory, including higher quality exterior and interior decoration, modified tooling, and enhanced lighting features. The cab interior decoration has been enhanced to highlight the detail inside, and the tail lights are now independently switchable in DCC mode. The model also includes a bag of bufferbeam detailing parts, step and grille plates, snowploughs, and couplers.

The specifications of the model include a gauge of OO, a length of 200mm, and a minimum radius curve of 2. The model is suitable for all regions and is designed for use with both freight and passenger traffic.