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Heljan 8923

Class 128 parcels DMU 55991 in Royal Mail Letters red

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

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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 Class 128 parcels DMU 55991 is a ready‑to‑run model in Royal Mail Letters red livery, aimed at the OO gauge market. The kit is supplied in pristine condition with a running number of 55991, a 21‑pin DCC socket, NEM couplings and directional lighting. Power is collected from all wheels.

The model represents a British Rail Class 128 diesel multiple unit built between 1959 and 1960 by the Gloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Company. Only ten of the original units were produced; they were operated by British Rail Parcels and were capable of a maximum speed of 70 mph. The model’s gauge is OO, it can negotiate a minimum curve radius of 438 mm (2nd radius), and the manufacturer part number is 8923. The period portrayed is the British Rail Blue TOPS era.

Key specifications: DCC ready with a 21‑pin socket; finish is pristine; coupling type NEM; power pickup from all wheels; diesel multiple‑unit motive power; built 1959‑1960; total production 10; operator British Rail Parcels; max speed 70 mph; built by Gloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Company.