Heljan 42433

Class 42 - BR Blue - D868 - OO Scale - DCC Sound Fitted

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

Manufacturer description

1:76 Scale model of a Class 42 Diesel Locomotive decorated in BR 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

  • 1:76 Scale Model
  • Analogue DC Model
  • NEM Couplings
  • Highly Detailed Finish
  • Cab interior and engine room lights
  • Illuminated headcode blinds
  • Factory fitted twin speakers
  • Etched grilles
  • Interior engine room detail
  • Interchangeable bufferbeam skirts (full and partial)
  • Robust sprung buffers
  • Twin brass flywheels
  • All-wheel pick-up
  • Separately fitted bufferbeam details according to loco, livery and period, including original and later style multiple working equipment
  • Original short type or standard nose end handrails /li>
  • Fine separately fitted lamp brackets, wire handrails, sandpipes, roof hatches and much more!
  • Directional Lighting

Catalogue listing

Brand
Heljan
Product Code
42433
GTIN
5708769424338
RRP
£319.00
Release date
May 2026

Model details

DCC status
DCC Sound
DCC
DCC Sound Fitted
Livery
BR Blue
Features
Interior lighting

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The Heljan Class 42 'Warship' V1 model in BR Blue livery, featuring locomotive number D868, is a detailed representation of the iconic British Rail diesel locomotive. This model is DCC sound equipped, offering a range of separately switchable lights, including cab lights, engine room lights, red tail lights and marker lights. The model also features an illuminated headcode panel and factory-fitted twin speakers for excellent sound reproduction.

The model's interior is fully detailed, with a decorated cab interior, engine room detail and etched roof grilles with visible fans. Other features include robust sprung oval buffers, NEM couplers and a central motor driving all axles. The model also includes a 21-pin DCC interface, allowing for easy connection to a DCC system. A pack of optional headcode discs is also included, featuring both open and folded versions.

This model is a faithful representation of the Class 42 'Warship' in its pre-TOPS British Rail Blue livery, with a focus on accuracy and detail. The manufacturer's description states that the features listed are subject to change during the tooling process.

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