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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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The Heljan Railcar W79978 model replicates the British Rail Railbus built by AC Cars in Surrey in 1958. It is presented in the early British Rail dark green livery with the late crest and includes speed whiskers for added detail.
The model is DCC ready with a 21‑pin socket, runs on a 2nd radius curve of 438 mm, and uses all wheels for power pickup. It is finished to a pristine standard, is gauge OO, and carries the running number W79978. The diesel‑powered railbus is capable of a maximum speed of 45 mph.
The product is identified by manufacturer part number 8803 and represents the British Railways early crest period.