Heljan 3343

Class 33/1 diesel 33118 in 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

Catalogue listing

Brand
Heljan
Product Code
3343
RRP
£79.00

Model details

Minimum radius
Radius 2
Finish
Pristine
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Name
W.P. Allen
Tooling date
2005
Coupling type
Tension lock
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
DCC status
DCC Ready 8-pin socket
Livery
BR blue
Gauge
OO
Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Power pickup
All wheels
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Running number
33118

Prototype information

Wheel configuration
Bo-Bo
Tractive effort
45,000 lbf
Total built
98
Locomotive type
Diesel-Electric
Builder
Birmingham RCW
In service until
Present
Build dates
1960 to 1962
Operated by
British Rail
Direct Rail Services
EWS
Fragonset Railways
West Coast Railway Co.
Heritage Operators
Main duties
Mixed Traffic
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 33/1 diesel locomotive, model number 33118, is presented in British Rail blue livery and is in pristine condition. The model is ready for digital command control, featuring an 8‑pin socket for DCC operation. It is built to OO gauge standards.

Key technical details include a running number of 33118, a minimum curve radius of 2, and power pickup from all wheels. The locomotive uses NEM/Tension‑lock couplings, is powered by a diesel motor, and has a Bo‑Bo wheel arrangement. It is capable of a maximum speed of 85 mph and draws power through all wheels.

The prototype was constructed between 1960 and 1962 by Birmingham RCW, with a total production run of 98 units. It represents the British Rail Class 33 during the pre‑TOPS British Rail blue period. The Heljan part number for this model is 3343.

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