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Heljan 8706

Railbus W&M E79964 in green with speed whiskers

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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
8706
RRP
£119.95

Model details

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

Prototype information

In service until
1967
Passenger capacity
56
Locomotive type
Single-car Railbus
Operated by
British Rail
Builder
Waggon-und-Maschinenbau GmbH Donauwörth
Build dates
1958
Main duties
Rural passenger services
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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The Heljan Railbus W&M E79964 is a OO‑scale model of a British Rail Railbus built in 1958 by Waggon‑und‑Maschinenbau GmbH, Donauwörth. The model is presented in British Rail green with the late crest and carries the running number E79964. It is finished in a pristine condition and represents the early‑crest period of British Railways.

The model is DCC ready, fitted with a 21‑pin socket, and includes both directional and interior lighting. Power is collected from all wheels, and the locomotive is powered by a diesel motor. It can negotiate a minimum curve of 438 mm (2nd radius) and is capable of a maximum speed of 55 mph.

Only five examples of the original railbus were produced. The Heljan model carries the manufacturer part number 8706 and is suitable for use on British Railways layouts.

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