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Heljan 8752

Park Royal Railbus M79971 in BR 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

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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 Park Royal Railbus model M79971 is a 00 gauge railway kit finished in British Rail green livery with the late crest and fitted with speed whiskers. The model is supplied in pristine condition and bears the original running number M79971.

The railbus is DCC ready with a 21‑pin socket and draws power from all wheels. It represents a diesel‑powered British Rail Railbus built by Park Royal Vehicles Ltd between 1958 and 1968. The model can negotiate a minimum radius of the second radius (438 mm) and carries the manufacturer part number 8752.

Only five examples of the original railbus were produced, and this model depicts the early crest period of British Railways. It is intended for use on 00 gauge layouts and is suitable for both collectors and operators.