Heljan 5008

Cargowaggon 2797699 in Blue Circle Cement yellow & blue livery (weathered)

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Heljan
Product Code
5008
RRP
£30.00

Model details

Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Livery
Blue Circle
Gauge
OO
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Coupling type
Tension lock
Finish
Weathered
Tooling date
2007
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Running number
279-7-699

Prototype information

In service until
Present
Operated by
Cargowaggon, Railadventure, Feroviar Roman
Main duties
Cargo Transport
Barriers for Rolling Stock Movements
Total built
120
Wheel configuration
Bogies
Build dates
1977
Type of vehicle
Long Wheelbase Van
Wagon type
International Ferry Wagons
Operator
Cargowaggon, Railadventure, Feroviar Roman
Owner
Blue Circle Industries PLC
TOPS classification
British Rail IWA/IWB Bogie Van
Wheel arrangement
Bogies
Built
1977

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The Heljan Cargowaggon model 279‑7‑699 depicts a blue‑circle cement livery, showing a weathered blue and yellow finish. It represents a bogie wagon built in 1977 for the initial privatisation era and is supplied in a pristine condition.

The model is to OO gauge, with a minimum curve radius of 2, and uses NEM and tension‑lock couplings. It carries the running number 279‑7‑699, is owned by Blue Circle Industries PLC, and is compatible with operators such as Cargowaggon, Railadventure and Feroviar Roman. The wheel arrangement consists of bogies and the manufacturer part number is 5008.

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