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Heljan 5303

Class 53 diesel D0280 Falcon in lime green with later crest. Limited Edition of 800 pieces

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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 produce a limited‑edition OO‑scale model of the British Rail Class 53 "Falcon" diesel locomotive, number D0280, finished in lime green with the early British Rail crest. Only 800 examples were manufactured, each with a unique serial number.

The model is DCC‑ready, featuring an 8‑pin socket, and is equipped with NEM and tension‑lock couplings. It represents a non‑standard BR livery, has a pristine finish, and runs on a minimum radius curve of 438 mm (2nd radius). The prototype was built by Brush Traction in 1961, had a Co‑Co wheel arrangement, a maximum speed of 100 mph and carried the operator British Railways.

Technical details include a wheel arrangement of Co‑Co, a maximum speed of 100 mph, and a manufacturer part number of 5303. The model is catalogued under the British Railways early crest period and is listed as "Dcc status: DCC Ready".