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Prototype Era
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
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 D12062 – BR blue with wasp stripes is a limited‑edition OO‑scale model released exclusively for Model Rail Magazine. It carries the manufacturer part number MR‑512 and is listed as product 85632 on Model Rail Offers.
The locomotive represents a British Rail diesel shunter in the pre‑TOPS blue livery, featuring the distinctive wasp‑stripe detailing. It is fitted with a speaker, working exterior lights and interior lights that can be activated with the supplied magnetic “wand”. For DCC users the model includes a next‑18‑pin socket, providing enhanced control over lighting functions.
The model is produced solely for Model Rail by Heljan and is marketed as a collector’s item for the period represented by British Rail blue (pre‑TOPS).