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Heljan 5302

Class 53 diesel 1200 Falcon in BR blue with full yellow ends.

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Prototype Eras
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

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Prototype information

^* 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.

The Heljan model represents the British Rail Class 53 "Falcon", a diesel locomotive built by Brush Traction in 1961. It is supplied in British Rail blue livery with full yellow end panels and carries the running number 1200. Only one example of this prototype was produced.

The model is ready for digital command control, featuring an 8‑pin socket, and is constructed to OO gauge standards with a pristine finish. It uses NEM/tension‑lock couplings, a minimum radius of the second radius (438 mm) and a Co‑Co wheel arrangement. The maximum operating speed is listed as 100 mph.

Key specifications: gauge OO; motive power diesel; manufacturer part number 5302; total produced 1; period represented British Rail blue (pre‑TOPS); operator British Rail; DCC ready.