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Prototype Era
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
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
* 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.
Special commissions are usually only available new from the commissioning organisation, and may well have sold out on pre-order before they even end up listed here! But you may be able to find used items on marketplace or auction websites.
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Heljan
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45503
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