Heljan 8705

Railbus W&M E79961 in green - gloss

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Heljan
Product Code
8705
RRP
£119.95
Release date
August 2012

Model details

Tooling date
2012
DCC status
DCC Ready 21-pin socket
Livery
BR green with late crest
Gauge
OO
Power pickup
All wheels
Chassis construction
Heavy diecast
Minimum radius
Radius 1
Coupling type
No couplings
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Finish
Pristine
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Based on preserved
No
Passenger figures
No
Features
Directional lighting
Interior lighting
Pickup in tender

Prototype information

Operated by
British Rail
Passenger capacity
56
Main duties
Rural passenger services
Build dates
1958
Builder
Waggon-und-Maschinenbau GmbH Donauwörth
Locomotive type
Single-car Railbus
In service until
1967
Locomotive class*
British Rail Railbus (Waggon & Maschinenbau)
Motive power
Diesel
Built by
Waggon-und-Maschinenbau GmbH Donauwörth

* 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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Heljan Railbus W&M E79961 is a model railway vehicle supplied in a gloss BR green livery with the late crest. It represents a British Rail Railbus built in 1958 by Waggon‑und‑Maschinenbau GmbH Donauwörth, of which only five were produced.

The model is DCC ready, featuring a 21‑pin socket, and is suitable for OO gauge track. It carries a pristine finish, includes directional and interior lighting, and draws power from all wheels. The diesel‑powered unit is capable of a maximum speed of 55 mph and can negotiate a minimum radius curve of 438 mm (2nd radius).

Key specifications include the running number E79961, manufacturer part number 8705, and representation of the British Railways early crest period. The model is intended for use on British Railways‑styled layouts.

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