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Heljan 5310

Class 53 D0280 Falcon in original lime green and brown livery - Limited Edition

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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 D0280 Falcon is a limited‑edition OO gauge model locomotive presented in the original lime‑green and brown British Rail non‑standard livery. The model is finished to a pristine standard and carries the running number D0280, representing the early crest period of British Railways.

The model features a DCC fitted 8‑pin socket, NEM and tension‑lock couplings, and a minimum radius of curve 2. It is powered by a diesel motor, has a Co‑Co wheel arrangement, and is capable of a maximum speed of 100 mph. Built by Brush Traction in 1961, only one example was produced. The manufacturer part number is 5310.