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Heljan 45106

Class 45/1 'Grenadier Guardsman' D65 BR Green with Small Yellow Panels Diesel Locomotive

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Prototype Era
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

Exclusive to Rails of Sheffield

These hotly-anticipated models feature a a huge range of detail options covering different variants of this popular BR/Sulzer Type 4, outstanding running qualities and authentic lighting functions. Attention to detail variations is such that models can almost be tailored down to individual locomotives, rather than the one-size-fits-all approach of the past. This includes the first accurately-detailed depiction of the ETH-fitted Class 45/1 sub-class, five nose-end arrangements (with more planned) and much more, including...

• - Steam heat, boiler isolated and ETH variants with accurate roof and bodyside details

• Split-centre, sealed beam and sealed beam with HI headlight nose ends

• Vacuum or dual-braked options

• Extensive bogie and underframe detail, including optional inner end sandboxes

• Bodyside grille/plate arrangement tailored to individual locomotives

• Accurate No2 end roof design for steam heat or ETH locomotives

• Fine etched boiler step and grille covers

• ETH equipment on bufferbeams (Class 45/1)

• Etched boiler tank filler hatch covers

• Super-fine pipework and under-body detail

• Fine etched metal wipers

• Highly detailed and decorated cab interiors

And the good news doesn't end there. Our new Class 45s also enjoy the following features...

• DCC Ready with 21-pin decoder interface

• Separately controlled cab lighting with magnetic 'wand' device suitable for DC and DCC use

• Separately controlled LED tail lights

• Directional LED headcode panel, marker light and HI headlights

• Plenty of internal space for DCC sound and a speaker

• Six-axle drive with 'floating' internal bogie units for smooth riding and heavy haulage power

• Central 5-pole motor with flywheels

• Sprung Buffers

• NEM couplers

• Pack of optional detail parts

• Comprehensive User Manual

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

^* 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.

Heljan Class 45/1 “Grenadier Guardsman” (D65) in BR Green with small yellow panels is a limited‑edition model released exclusively for Rails of Sheffield. It represents a British Railways late‑crest Class 45 locomotive, with the manufacturer part number 45106, and is DCC ready, accepting a 21‑pin decoder.

The model offers an extensive range of detail options, including steam‑heat, boiler‑isolated and ETH‑fitted variants, five nose‑end configurations, vacuum or dual‑brake systems, and bespoke bodyside grille and plate arrangements. Interior fittings feature highly detailed cab décor, etched boiler step and grille covers, metal wipers, and optional inner‑end sandboxes.

Technical features comprise separately controlled cab lighting, LED tail lights, directional LED headcode panel, marker light and high‑intensity headlights, and space for DCC sound equipment. The locomotive runs on a six‑axle drive with a floating internal bogie, a central five‑pole motor with flywheels, sprung buffers, NEM couplers, and includes a comprehensive user manual and a pack of optional detail parts.