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Hornby R60009

The Beatles Help! Wagon

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Prototype Eras
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

Help!' was the fifth studio album by The Beatles, released in August 1965, and served as the soundtrack to their film of the same name.

The album was a hit topping both the UK and US charts and featured well known songs including 'Help!', 'Ticket to Ride' and 'Yesterday' among others. The album is celebrated by Hornby on this goods van featuring specially designed artwork inspired by the album.

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Prototype information

Hornby The Beatles “Help!” wagon is an OO gauge van measuring 116 mm in length with a minimum radius curve of 371 mm (1st radius). It is finished in pristine condition and painted in a commemorative livery that reproduces the artwork of the Beatles’ 1965 album “Help!”. The model is unpowered (DCC status: unpowered) and features a five‑pole skew‑wound motor, although it is intended for hauling rather than self‑propulsion. It carries the manufacturer part number R60009 and represents the British Rail Blue (TOPS) period.

The van’s colour scheme and graphics are linked to the Beatles’ fifth studio album, released in August 1965, which also served as the soundtrack to the film of the same name. The album topped both UK and US charts and includes well‑known tracks such as “Help!”, “Ticket to Ride” and “Yesterday”. Hornby has used the album’s artwork to create a special‑event livery for this goods van.