Heljan 3350

Class 33 108 'Swordfish' Fragonset Black

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Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

DETAILS

Hugely capable and versatile mixed traffic machine built for the Southern Region, but seen further afield from the mid-1980s. Class 33 is the standard variant employed on freight and passenger work both singly and in pairs.

MODEL

1:76 Scale model of a class 33 diesel locomotive decorated in Fragonset Black livery. This model features lots of applied parts unique to the prototype, a high level of body detail and excellent running characteristics.

FEATURES

Catalogue listing

Brand
Heljan
Product Code
3350
GTIN
5708769033509
RRP
£209.95

Model details

Tooling date
2023
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Coupling type
Tension lock
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Chassis construction
Diecast
Finish
Pristine
Name
W.P. Allen
DCC status
DCC Ready 8-pin socket
Livery
Fragonset
Gauge
OO
Coupling
NEM
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Running number
33108
Features
Directional lighting

Prototype information

Total built
98
Build dates
1960 to 1962
Tractive effort
45,000 lbf
Builder
Birmingham RCW
Locomotive type
Diesel-Electric
Main duties
Mixed Traffic
Operated by
British Rail
Direct Rail Services
EWS
Fragonset Railways
West Coast Railway Co.
Heritage Operators
In service until
Present
Wheel configuration
Bo-Bo
Locomotive class*
British Rail Class 33
Motive power
Diesel
Built
August 1948
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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Here is a short summary of the Heljan Class 33/1 Fragonset Black 33108 model:

The Heljan model of the Class 33/1 diesel locomotive is a highly detailed representation of the British Rail Class 33 locomotive. The model is decorated in Fragonset Black livery and features a range of authentic details, including applied parts unique to the prototype.

This 1:76 scale model is designed to capture the essence of the Class 33 locomotive, which was built between 1960 and 1962 and produced in a total of 98 units. The model is DCC ready, with an 8-pin socket and a 21-pin DCC interface for advanced control.

The model features working lights, NEM couplings, sprung buffers, and a range of exterior and interior details that showcase the level of craftsmanship and accuracy that Heljan is known for. The model is designed to operate smoothly and provide a realistic representation of the Class 33 locomotive in service, particularly in its role as a mixed traffic machine on the Southern Region and other parts of the British Rail network.

The model is a great addition to any model railway layout, particularly those depicting the British Railways era, and is a must-have for anyone looking to add a high-quality Class 33 locomotive to their collection.

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