Heljan 3378

Class 33/2 D6596 BR Green Full Yellow Ends

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Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

Back in the range for 2022 after a gap of several years, this model depicts the narrow-bodied Class 33s built to work the Tonbridge-Hastings line. Nicknamed ‘Slim Jims’, they worked freight and passenger duties and widened their sphere for operation in later years. Our new version depicts the ‘33/2s’ in as-built condition with original exhaust arrangement. All new models have also been upgraded to LED lights and a 21-pin DCC interface.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Heljan
Product Code
3378
GTIN
5708769033783
RRP
£209.95
Release date
Q2 2023

Model details

DCC status
DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Livery
BR green with late crest
Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Power pickup
All wheels
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Finish
Pristine
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Coupling type
Tension lock
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Diecast
Name
W.P. Allen
Tooling date
2023
Running number
D6596
Features
Directional lighting

Prototype information

Used for
Mixed Traffic
Build dates
1960 to 1962
Total built
98
Tractive effort
45,000 lbf
Wheel configuration
Bo-Bo
Builder
Birmingham RCW
Locomotive type
Diesel-Electric
Operated by
British Rail
Direct Rail Services
EWS
Fragonset Railways
West Coast Railway Co.
Heritage Operators
Main duties
Mixed Traffic
In service until
Present
Region
Southern
Locomotive class*
33/2
Motive power
Diesel
Wheel arrangement
Bo-Bo
Built
1960 to 1962
Built by
Birmingham Railway Carriage & Wagon Co. Smethwick
Total produced
12

* 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 33/2 D6596 model is a precision representation of the original 'Hastings Gauge' Type 3 locomotive. Produced by the Birmingham Railway Carriage & Wagon Co. at Smethwick, this model is one of a limited series of 12 locomotives built between 1960 and 1962.

This model features a British Railways livery in late crest green with full yellow ends, accurately capturing the appearance of the original locomotive. The model is DCC ready, with a 21-pin socket for ease of installation. The locomotive's electrical pick-up is fitted to all wheels, ensuring reliable operation.

The model measures 200mm in length and is designed to negotiate tighter curves with a minimum radius of 2. The NEM/Tension lock coupling system allows for smooth and secure connections to other models. Additionally, the model features sprung buffers and LED lights, providing a high level of detail and realism.

The Class 33/2 locomotive was originally built for mixed-traffic duties in the Southern region, with a Bo-Bo wheel arrangement. The model represents the locomotive in its as-built condition, with an original exhaust arrangement and late crest livery.

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