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Heljan 8703

Railbus W&M E79964 in dark green with large yellow panels.

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

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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 Railbus W&M E79964 is a 00 gauge model of the British Rail Railbus built by Waggon‑und‑Maschinenbau GmbH in Donauwörth. It is presented in dark green with large yellow panels and carries the late British Rail crest. The model bears the running number E79964 and is finished to a pristine standard.

The unit is DCC ready with a 21‑pin socket, provides directional and interior lighting, and draws power from all wheels. It represents a diesel‑powered railbus built in 1958, of which only five were produced, and is capable of a maximum speed of 55 mph. The minimum curve radius is the second radius (438 mm). The manufacturer's part number is 8703 and the model depicts the British Railways late‑crest period.