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Heljan 5300

Class 53 diesel D0280 Falcon in original lime green.

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

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^* 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 53 diesel D0280 Falcon is a OO gauge model presented in the original lime green livery used by British Railways for the non‑standard BR Class 53. The model is DCC ready with an 8‑pin socket and features NEM tension‑lock couplings.

The locomotive is finished in pristine condition, carries the running number D0280 and represents a Co‑Co wheel arrangement with a maximum speed of 100 mph. It is built to a minimum curve radius of the second radius (438 mm) and is equipped with a diesel motive power system.

The prototype was built by Brush Traction in 1961 and only one unit was produced. The model carries the manufacturer part number 5300 and depicts the early British Railways crest period.