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Heljan 8710

Railbus W&M Laboratory 20 Elliot in RTC red & blue (Modelzone Exclusive)

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Prototype Era
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Heljan
Product Code
8710
RRP
£134.99

Model details

DCC status
DCC Ready 21-pin socket
Livery
BR research department
Gauge
OO
Minimum radius curve
Radius 1
Power pickup
All wheels
Tooling date
2012
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Heavy diecast
Coupling type
No couplings
Minimum radius
Radius 1

Prototype information

Locomotive type
Single-car Railbus
Builder
Waggon-und-Maschinenbau GmbH Donauwörth
Build dates
1958
Passenger capacity
56
Operated by
British Rail
Main duties
Rural passenger services
In service until
1967
Operator
British Rail
Built
1958
Built by
Waggon-und-Maschinenbau GmbH Donauwörth

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The Heljan Railbus W&M Laboratory 20 Elliot is a model railway vehicle produced in a Modelzone exclusive version. It is supplied as a ready‑to‑run DCC ready kit with a 21‑pin socket and all wheels fitted for power pickup.

The model carries the British Rail research department livery, finished in red and blue. It represents the British Rail Blue (TOPS) period and is built to OO gauge standards, suitable for a minimum curve radius of 1 unit.

Manufactured by Waggon‑und‑Maschinenbau GmbH in Donauwoerthe, the prototype was built in 1958 for British Rail. The Heljan part number for this model is 8710.

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