Heljan MR-405A

Ruston 165DE PWM Diesel - 97 651 - BR Yellow

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Prototype Era
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description
Ruston 165DE PWM Diesel - 97 651 - BR Yellow - Era 8

These models produced exclusively for Model Rail by Heljan.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Heljan
Product Code
MR-405A
RRP
£169.00
Limited edition model for
Model Rail Magazine

Model details

Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
DCC status
Next 18 Pin Socket
Gauge
OO
Minimum radius curve
Radius 1
Power pickup
All wheels
Chassis construction
Diecast
Coupling type
Tension lock
Tooling date
2023
Minimum radius
Radius 1
Coupling mount
NEM pockets

Prototype information

Total built
5
Tractive effort
17,000 lbf
Wheel configuration
0-6-0DE
Locomotive type
Diesel-Electric
Operated by
British Railways
EWS
Industrial Operators
Main duties
Shunting
Build dates
1953 & 1959
In service until
2005
Builder
Ruston & Hornsby
Wheel arrangement
0-6-0DE
Built
1953 & 1959
Built by
Ruston & Hornsby

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Heljan’s Ruston 165DE PWM diesel locomotive (model number MR‑405A) is a limited‑edition release for Model Rail Magazine. It represents a British Rail sector‑isation era engine, carrying the BR yellow livery and the number 97 651. The model is available exclusively through Model Rail.

The locomotive is supplied in OO gauge, with a minimum curve radius of 1. It uses a Next 18‑pin DCC socket, draws power from all wheels and is fitted with NEM/tension‑lock couplings. The wheel arrangement is 0‑6‑0DE. The prototype was built by Ruston & Hornsby in 1953 and later in 1959.

Further details, including the purchase link, can be found at http://www.modelrailoffers.co.uk/p/81267/MR-405A-Heljan-Ruston-165DE-PWM-Diesel---97-651---BR-Yellow.

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