Heljan 5704

Class 57/3 diesel 57604 Pendennis Castle in First Great Western livery

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Heljan
Product Code
5704
RRP
£67.00

Model details

Tooling date
2005
DCC status
DCC Ready 8-pin socket
Livery
First Great Western
Gauge
OO
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Power pickup
All wheels
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Heavy diecast
Directional lighting
No
Pickup in tender
No
Based on preserved
No
Interior lighting
No
Passenger figures
No
Finish
Pristine

Prototype information

Total rebuilt
33
Top speed
75 - 95mph
Wheel configuration
Co-Co
In service until
Present
Rebuilt by
Brush Traction
Locomotive class*
British Rail Class 57/3
Motive power
Diesel
Wheel arrangement
Co-Co

* 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.

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The Heljan model depicts British Rail Class 57/3 diesel locomotive 57604, named Pendennis Castle, finished in First Great Western livery. It is presented in a pristine condition with a realistic detailing that matches the appearance of the original locomotive during the initial privatisation era. The model is supplied with a DCC‑ready 8‑pin socket for digital operation.

Technical specifications include OO gauge, Co‑Co wheel arrangement and power pickup from all wheels. The locomotive is fitted with NEM and tension‑lock couplings and has a minimum curve radius of 2. It is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 75 mph (95 mph recorded). The model was produced between 2002 and 2005 and carries the manufacturer part number 5704.

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