Heljan 45301

Class 45 055 'Royal Corps of Transport' BR Blue

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Prototype Era
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

This heavyweight Type 4 proved its worth hauling everything from named expresses to unfitted mineral trains. Closely associated with the Midland Main Line and cross-country routes, the class could be seen over a wide area from central Scotland to the west of Cornwall. A huge range of detail variations has been designed into the model, allowing accurate depictions of specific Class 45/0s and 45/1s for the first time.

Following the incredible reaction to the initial batch of ā€˜45s’, a second production run is now being prepared for release in 2023.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Heljan
Product Code
45301
GTIN
5708769453017
RRP
£209.00
Release date
Q2 2024

Model details

DCC status
DCC Ready (21 pin socket)
Livery
Blue
Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Power pickup
All wheels
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Coupling type
Tension lock
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Chassis construction
Heavy diecast
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Tooling date
2022
Running number
45 055 'Royal Corps of Transport'
Features
Interior lighting

Prototype information

In service until
1989
Main duties
Express & Regional Passenger
Build date
1960-1962
Total built
127
Top speed
90mph
Tractive effort
55,000 lbf
Wheel configuration
1Co-Co-1
Operated by
British Rail
Builder
British Rail at Derby & Crewe Works
Locomotive type
Diesel-electric
Locomotive class*
45
Operator
BR
Wheel arrangement
1Co-Co-1
Built
1960-1962
Built by
British Rail at Derby & Crewe Works

* 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 45/0 45055 'Royal Corps of Transport' is a model of a British Railways diesel locomotive. This model, part of a batch of Class 45s, is designed to depict locomotives from the 1960s. The model has a blue livery with red bufferbeams and features a 1Co-Co-1 wheel arrangement. It is DCC ready, with a 21-pin socket, and includes interior lighting.

The Class 45 is a well-known class of locomotives, with many variations in detail across the class. This model reflects this, with a range of authentic details depending on the period, livery, and sub-class of the locomotive. Features include open or plated boiler steps, roof hatches, and bodyside grilles.

The model has a number of features, including a smooth running motor and flywheel, a 21-pin DCC interface, and NEM coupler pockets. The locomotive also has working lights, sprung buffers, and provision for DCC sound installation. The cab and tail lights are separately switched, allowing for greater control over lighting effects.

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