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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
This model features:
Speaker Fitted Interior lights can be activated using included magnetic "wand" DCC users have more control over light functionsThese models produced exclusively for Model Rail by Heljan.
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Heljan Class 11 diesel shunter number 878, named “Basra”, is modelled for the Longmoor Military Railway. The model is supplied as a limited‑edition item for Model Rail Magazine and is produced exclusively for Model Rail by Heljan.
The kit is listed under Heljan part number MR‑502 and is built to OO gauge. It represents the early British Railways crest period. The DCC provision includes a Next 18‑pin socket, allowing digital control of the locomotive’s functions.
Features include a fitted speaker and interior lighting that can be activated with the supplied magnetic wand; DCC users can also control the lights directly via the decoder. The product is available from the Model Rail offers website.