Name: Heljan 2938 Class 07 '423' Army Green with Wasp Stripes
Brand: Heljan
SKU: 2938
Price: 199.00 GBP

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Prototype Eras
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

A small class of diesel-electric shunters built by Ruston & Hornsby to work in and around Southampton Docks, replacing the famous 'USA' 0-6-0T steam locomotives. After withdrawal in the late-1970s, several were sold for industrial use around the UK.

Catalogue listing

Brand

Heljan

Product Code

2938

GTIN

5708769029380

RRP

£199.00

Release date

2022

Model details

Livery

British Army

DCC status

DCC Ready 6-pin socket

Minimum radius curve

Radius 1

Power pickup

All wheels

Coupling

NEM / Tension lock

Tooling date

2018

Finish

Pristine

Directional lighting

Based on preserved

Passenger figures

Pickup in tender

Interior lighting

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Chassis construction

Heavy diecast

Minimum radius

Radius 1

Coupling type

Tension lock

Coupling mount

NEM pockets

Prototype information

Region

Southern/Industrial

Used for

Dock Shunting

Locomotive class^*

Motive power

Diesel

Built by

Ruston & Hornsby, Lincoln

Total produced

^* 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.

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The Heljan Class 07 (V1) model in Army Olive Green livery is a highly detailed representation of a 0-6-0 diesel locomotive. Built by Ruston & Hornsby in 1962, the Class 07 was used for dock shunting purposes. This particular model is a DCC ready locomotive, featuring a 6-pin socket and all-wheel power pickup.

The model is 105mm in length and has a minimum recommended curve radius of 1. It is fitted with a NEM/Tension lock coupling and is finished in a pristine condition. The locomotive is numbered 423 and is part of a limited production run of 14 models.

The Class 07 was used in various regions, including the Southern and Industrial areas, and this model represents the British Rail Blue period. The model is expected to be released in 2022, with further updates to follow.