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Heljan 9004

Metropolitan Bo-Bo electric 5 John Hampden in London Transport livery (as preserved at the London Transport museum)

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early 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.

The Heljan model replicates Metropolitan‑Vickers Bo‑Bo electric locomotive No 5, named John Hampden, in the London Transport livery as seen at the London Transport Museum. It is a 00 gauge model with a pristine finish and carries the manufacturer part number 9004.

The locomotive is DCC ready with a 21‑pin socket, uses NEM coupling, and picks up power from all wheels. It can negotiate a minimum radius of 438 mm (2nd radius) and is capable of a maximum speed of 65 mph. The model represents a locomotive built in 1922‑23, one of twenty produced for London Transport, and belongs to the period known as the Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR).

Key specifications include a Bo‑Bo wheel arrangement, electric motive power, and a running number of 5. The model is intended for collectors and railway enthusiasts seeking an accurate representation of a historic Metropolitan‑Vickers electric locomotive.