Heljan 3900

LNER O2/2 - LNER Black - 3501 - OO Scale

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

Introduced by the Great Northern Railway in 1921 to a design by Nigel Gresley, these powerful 2-8-0s were built to haul heavy mineral trains. Several batches were built over a 22 year period by the GNR and LNER, with numerous improvements such as better cabs and bigger tenders.

MODEL

1:76 Scale model of a O2 Class Steam Locomotive decorated in LNER livery. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype, a high level of body detail and excellent running characteristics.

FEATURES

Catalogue listing

Brand
Heljan
Product Code
3900
GTIN
5708769039006
RRP
£219.00
Release date
Q1 2024

Model details

DCC status
DCC Ready 21-pin socket
Gauge
OO
Livery
LNER black
Based on preserved
No
Power pickup
Locomotive only
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Coupling
NEM
Finish
Pristine
Directional lighting
No
Interior lighting
No
Pickup in tender
No
Passenger figures
No
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Chassis construction
Diecast
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Tooling date
2024

Prototype information

Region
GNR/ LNER, BR Eastern Region
Used for
Heavy mineral trains
Build date
1918 - 1943
Tractive effort
36,740 lbf
In service until
1963
Main duties
Freight
Builder
Doncaster Works
North British Locomotive Co.
Total built
67
Wheel configuration
2-8-0
Operated by
Great Northern Railway
LNER
British Railways
Locomotive class*
02 (Tango)
Motive power
Steam
Wheel arrangement
2-8-0
Built by
GNR / LNER Doncaster Works, North British, Glasgow
Total produced
67

* 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 O2/2 'Tango' LNER Lined Black No. 3501 model is a OO gauge steam locomotive. It features a low running plate and a Great Northern Railway cab and tender. The model is DCC ready, with a 21-pin socket for fitting an electronic control system, and is finished in a pristine LNER black livery.

The locomotive is based on the London & North Eastern Railway's O2/2 class of 2-8-0 steam locomotives, which were introduced in 1921. A total of 67 of these locomotives were built by the GNR and LNER at Doncaster Works, North British and Glasgow between 1921 and 1943. The class was used for hauling heavy mineral trains and was in service until 1963.

The model features a number of details, including a factory-fitted speaker in the tender, NEM couplings, sprung buffers, and exterior details on the tender and locomotive. It also has improved design and assembly compared to the previous batch of models. The locomotive is designed for use on second radius curves (438mm) or greater, and has a minimum length of 250mm.

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