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Heljan 2546

Class 25/3 25904 BR Blue

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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 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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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 BR Rail Blue 25904 Diesel Locomotive is a OO gauge model of a Class 25 diesel locomotive. It is available in BR blue livery and is DCC ready, featuring a 21-pin socket.

The model represents a Class 25/3 locomotive, which was a development of the Derby/Sulzer Type 2s. These locomotives were built between 1961 and 1967 by Derby Works and Beyer, Peacock of Manchester. 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 model has undergone improvements since its production change, including higher quality exterior and interior decoration, modified tooling, and enhanced lighting features. The cab interior has been enhanced to highlight its detail, and the model includes a few tweaks based on customer feedback. The cab lights have been omitted, and the tail lights are now independently switchable in DCC mode. The model also comes with a speaker installation for DCC sound and is supplied with additional bufferbeam detailing parts, step and grille plates, snowploughs, and couplers.

The specifications of the model are as follows: it is 200mm in length, and it can operate on a minimum radius curve of 2. The model has a power pickup on all wheels and features a coupling system that meets the NEM and tension lock standards. The model is suitable for use in all regions and can be used for both freight and passenger traffic.