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Heljan 2549

Class 25/3 25323 BR Blue (Pre-1976)

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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 BR Rail Blue 25323 is a model of a diesel locomotive in OO gauge. It is a representation of a Class 25 locomotive built by Derby Works and Beyer, Peacock of Manchester between 1961 and 1967. The model features a BR blue livery and is DCC ready with a 21-pin socket. It has a length of 200mm and a minimum radius curve of radius 2.

The model represents a Class 25/3 locomotive, which was the final development of the 478 Derby/Sulzer Type 2s. These locomotives were used for freight and passenger traffic and were built between December 1963 and April 1967. The model features a high-performance chassis with all-wheel drive and all-wheel pick-up, illuminated headcode panels and marker lights, and a 21-pin DCC decoder interface.

The model has undergone improvements, including higher quality exterior and interior decoration, modified tooling, and tweaks to the 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 additional features such as a bag of bufferbeam detailing parts and provision for DCC sound.

The specifications for the model include a length of 200mm, a running number of 25323, and a built date range of 1963 to 1967. The model is suitable for all regions and is used for freight and passenger traffic.