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Heljan 5313

Class 53 D0280 Falcon in revised 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.

The Heljan model of the British Rail Class 53 "Falcon" (running number D0280) is presented in a revised lime‑green and brown livery and released as a limited‑edition item. It is built to OO gauge with a pristine finish and conforms to the non‑standard BR livery of the era.

The locomotive is DCC fitted with an 8‑pin socket, uses NEM/Tension‑lock couplings and is suited to a minimum radius curve of radius 2. It represents a diesel‑powered, Co‑Co wheel arrangement capable of a maximum speed of 100 mph, and depicts the early British Railways crest period. The model was produced in 1961, with only one unit made (part number 5313), and was manufactured by Brush Traction.