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Heljan 3311

Class 33/0 diesel 6572 in BR blue with full yellow ends

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

Prototype Eras
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Heljan
Product Code
3311
RRP
£79.00

Model details

Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Name
W.P. Allen
Tooling date
2005
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling type
Tension lock
Finish
Pristine
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Coupling
NEM
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
DCC status
DCC Ready 8-pin socket
Livery
BR blue
Gauge
OO
Power pickup
All wheels
Running number
6572
Features
Directional lighting

Prototype information

Total built
98
Tractive effort
45,000 lbf
Wheel configuration
Bo-Bo
Operated by
British Rail
Direct Rail Services
EWS
Fragonset Railways
West Coast Railway Co.
Heritage Operators
In service until
Present
Locomotive type
Diesel-Electric
Main duties
Mixed Traffic
Builder
Birmingham RCW
Build dates
1960 to 1962
Locomotive class*
British Rail Class 33
Motive power
Diesel
Wheel arrangement
Bo-Bo
Built
August 1948
Built by
Birmingham RCW
Total produced
98

* 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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Heljan Class 33/0 diesel locomotive 6572 is presented in British Rail blue with full yellow ends and is ready for DCC operation via an 8‑pin socket. The model is built to OO gauge and carries the pristine finish typical of the original prototype, which was built between 1960 and 1962 and totalled 98 units in service.

The locomotive carries the running number 6572, features NEM couplings, and can navigate a minimum radius of 438 mm (2nd radius). It is equipped with directional lighting, power pickup from all wheels, and a Bo‑Bo wheel arrangement. The model represents the British Rail Class 33 operated by British Rail, capable of a maximum speed of 85 mph.

Key specifications include diesel motive power, a wheel arrangement of Bo‑Bo, and the manufacturer part number 3311. The model is supplied with a 8‑pin DCC socket and conforms to British Rail blue (pre‑TOPS) livery.

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