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Heljan 2570

Class 25/3 7513 BR Blue

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Prototype Eras
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
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.

Catalogue listing

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 7513 Diesel Locomotive is a model of the British Rail Class 25 locomotive in BR blue livery.

The model is available in OO gauge and features a running number of 7513. It has a length of 200mm and is DCC ready, with a 21-pin socket. The locomotive has all-wheel power pickup and is equipped with NEM/Tension lock coupling.

The model represents the Class 25 locomotive built by Derby Works and Beyer, Peacock of Manchester between 1963 and 1967. It features a Bo-Bo wheel arrangement and was used for both freight and passenger traffic. The locomotive is suitable for use in all regions of the railway network.

The model benefits from a number of improvements, including higher quality exterior and interior decoration, modified tooling, and enhanced lighting features. The cab interior has been decorated with superb detail, and the tail lights are now independently switchable in DCC mode. The model also includes a number of additional features, including bufferbeam detailing parts, step and grille plates, snowploughs, and couplers.

Specifications for the model include a gauge of OO, livery of BR blue, running number of 7513, and built by Derby Works and Beyer, Peacock of Manchester. The locomotive was built between 1963 and 1967 and was used for freight and passenger traffic. It has a length of 200mm and is DCC ready.