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Heljan 45503

Class 45 104 'The Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers' BR Blue

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Prototype Era
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

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
45503
GTIN
5708769454038
RRP
£209.00
Release date
Q2 2024

Model details

Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
DCC status
DCC Ready (21 pin socket)
Livery
BR blue
Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Power pickup
All wheels
Tooling date
2022
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Coupling type
Tension lock
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Chassis construction
Heavy diecast
Features
Interior lighting

Prototype information

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

The Heljan Class 45/1 diesel locomotive model, 'The Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers', is a BR Blue liveried model featuring an orange cantrail stripe and black bonnet/cab with NSE flashes. This model is part of a range of Class 45 locomotives, each offering a wide range of authentic detail variations to reflect the numerous differences across the class.

The Class 45 models are built to simulate vacuum-braked and steam-heated locomotives in split-centre headcode condition, dual-braked, steam heat Class 45/0s with rebuilt 'sealed beam' nose ends, and accurate models of Class 45/1s with or without a high-intensity headlight.

The models are built on the research and development of Heljan's well-received 'O' gauge Class 45, incorporating many fine details from that model. Key features include a 21-pin DCC interface, NEM coupler pockets, and ample provision for DCC sound installation. The models also feature LED lighting, separately switched cab and tail lights, and a smooth running motor and flywheel.

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