Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs
Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
This model features:
Speaker Fitted Working exterior lights 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 (model number 12043) in British Railways black livery, featuring BR lettering, is offered as a limited‑edition item for Model Rail Magazine.
The model is produced in OO gauge, carries the manufacturer part number MR‑505 and is supplied with a Next 18‑pin DCC socket for digital control. It represents the early British Railways crest period.
Key features include a fitted speaker, working exterior lights and interior illumination that can be activated with the supplied magnetic wand; DCC users gain additional control over the lighting functions.
These units are manufactured exclusively for Model Rail by Heljan and are listed at the Model Rail Offers website: https://www.modelrailoffers.co.uk/p/85625/MR-505-Model-Rail-Class-11-12043---BR-black.