Kernow Models 3373

Heljan Class 33/1 Diesel Locomotive number 33 106 BR Blue

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

Prototype Era
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

3373 Heljan Class 33/1 Diesel Locomotive number 33 106 in BR Blue livery.

No headlight - condition as Thames Tamar Express Railtour on 16th April 1977. She ran in this condition almost untouched cosmetically from 1974 until orange cant-rail stripes were generally applied around about 1985.

The Thames Tamar Express Railtour was organised by the Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society. It ran as 1Z21 0847 London Waterloo to Carne Point and was formed with Class 33/1 Diesel Locomotive number 33 104 leading into Cornwall (as shown on the prototype image below) with Class 491 4-TC unit number 420 and 433 forming the passenger accommodation. Between these units was Mk1 RMB number S1872 which had special wiring to work with the TC units. Bringing up the rear was Class 33/1 Diesel Locomotive number 33 106.

Exclusive to Kernow Model Rail Centre

Catalogue listing

Model details

Kernow Model Centre limited‑edition Heljan Class 33/1 diesel locomotive, number 33 106, in British Rail Blue livery. The model is supplied for OO gauge track and carries the Heljan part number 3373. It is sold exclusively by Kernow Model Rail Centre.

The locomotive is presented without a headlight, matching its appearance on the Thames Tamar Express Railtour of 16 April 1977. Photographic evidence shows the unit in this condition from 1974 until orange cant‑rail stripes were generally applied around 1985.

The Thames Tamar Express Railtour was organised by the Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society. The tour ran from London Waterloo to Carne Point, with Class 33/1 number 33 104 leading, followed by Class 491 4‑TC unit 420 and 433 for passenger accommodation, a Mk1 RMB S1872 with special wiring, and Class 33/1 number 33 106 at the rear.

The model features a 21‑pin DCC socket. Further details are available at https://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/p/74720/3373-Heljan-Class-33-1-Diesel-Locomotive-number-33-106-BR-Blue.