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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
* 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 Railcar W79975 is a ready‑to‑run OO gauge model of the British Rail Railbus built by AC Cars in Surrey in 1958. The model is painted in BR early‑crest green with a semi‑gloss finish and carries the running number W79975.
It is DCC ready, fitted with a 21‑pin socket, and its power is collected from all wheels. The diesel‑powered railbus can negotiate a minimum radius of 2nd radius (438 mm). The model is marked as representing the British Railways early‑crest period and is supplied with the manufacturer part number 8800.
Key specifications: gauge OO, pristine finish, maximum speed 45 mph, and livery in British Rail green with the late crest.