Class 86
The BR Class 86 AC Bo-Bo electrics were introduced in 1965 with a total of 100 locomotives being built for use on the newly electrified West Coast Main Line. Their long careers saw them in front line passenger service on the WCML until the early 2000s while they also served the Great Eastern Main Line from London Liverpool Street to Norwich on push-pull workings as well as the parcels and Freightliner sectors. New ready-to-run models have been introduced by Heljan for 'OO' gauge in 2021 and 2022 covering the original Class 86/0, Class 86/4 and Class 86/6 while Dapol also makes an 'N' gauge version. Read our full collection of Class 86 features here.
Exclusive ‘OO’ 86/4 for KMRC
Kernow Model Rail Centre (KMRC) has commissioned an exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Class 86/4 AC electric from Heljan, finished as 86402 in BR blue (Cat No. 8649).
MARK CHIVERS
Heljan confirms ‘OO’ Class 86/2 plans
Heljan has confirmed that it is adding ‘OO’ gauge Class 86/2 Bo-Bo electrics to its roster in 2023, to join the recent AL6 and Class 86/4 versions of its new tooling for the AC electrics.
Heljan adds more 86s
Heljan has confirmed details of a new batch of its popular ‘OO’ gauge Class 86 electrics.
NSE 86 for GM Collection
Gaugemaster has added another exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Heljan Class 86 to its GM Collection, as 86401 in Network SouthEast (NSE) livery.
THE CLASS 86 ELECTRICS
Despite being the largest single class of electric locomotive in the country, the Class 86 has never attracted much attention from either enthusiasts or modellers, yet it was the workhorse of the West Coast route for more than 20 years, as EVAN GREEN-HUGHES explains.
Heljan Class 86 sequel - the Class 86/4
The English Electric Class 86 AC electrics went through numerous changes during their long careers. Heljan’s latest new-tool version models the Class 86/4 sub-class which MIKE WILD reviews.
Dapol adds more Class 86s
Dapol has announced plans for a new batch of ‘N’ gauge Class 86 electric locomotives.
Heljan receives 86/4 deco sample
Heljan has received the first decorated sample of its newly-tooled ‘OO' gauge Class 86/4 electrics for evaluation, with the arrival of 86416 in Rail Express Systems (RES) livery.
VIDEO: Heljan Class 86/0 for 'OO' gauge
The Class 86 has been a stalwart of the West Coast Main Line from its introduction in 1965, with numerous sub classes and modifications through the years. Join Hornby Magazine's Mike Wild in the workshop as he puts a weathered version of 86034 through its paces on our test track.
Heljan delivers Class 86/0
The Class 86 has been a stalwart of the West Coast Main Line from its introduction in 1965, with numerous sub classes and modifications through the years. MIKE WILD inspects this brandnew version of the AC electric which models the class in original condition.