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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
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 MP228, liveried in red and cream for the Derek Crouch Mining Co., is a limited‑edition model released for Model Rail Magazine. It is supplied as a ready‑to‑run OO gauge kit with the manufacturer part number MR‑514 and carries a Next 18‑pin DCC socket.
The model includes a fitted speaker and working external lights. Interior lighting can be switched on with the supplied magnetic “wand”, while DCC users have additional control over the lighting functions. The kit represents the initial privatisation era of British railways.
These units are produced exclusively for Model Rail by Heljan and are available via the Model Rail offers website.