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

Model details

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.