Heljan has confirmed that its forthcoming all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 45 1Co-Co1 diesel project has entered production, with models expected to arrive later this autumn.
Following receipt of decorated samples of its newly-tooled ‘Peaks’, the manufacturer has approved them for production with eight standard releases and a series of retailer-commissioned examples planned from Kernow Model Rail Centre, Olivia’s Trains, Rails of Sheffield and TMC (see table below).
These all-new ‘OO’ gauge models are due to appear in steam heat, boiler isolated and Electric Train Heat (ETH) forms, with associated roof and bodyside variations. Heljan’s extensive tooling suite will enable specific locomotives to be modelled with accurate detailing reflecting the prototype.
These releases will also include the first accurate model of the ETH Class 45/1 sub class, while nose end variations will also feature amongst the initial releases, including split-centre, sealed beam, sealed beam with high-intensity headlights – and early split headcodes as part of a limited edition commission.
The specification calls for a central five-pole motor, flywheels, six-axle drive, 21-pin Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder socket, space for a digital sound speaker, directional LED headcode panel, marker lights and high-intensity lights (where appropriate) and independently controlled tail lights. Interior cab illumination will also feature, controlled using a magnetic ‘wand’ device.
Detailing includes specific bodyside grille and roof arrangements, etched grille and tank filler hatch covers, fine metal windscreen wipers, detailed and decorated cab interiors, fine pipework, sprung buffers and more.
Available DCC ready, Heljan’s all-new Class 45s are priced at £169.99 for pristine models and £179.99 for weathered examples. Release is expected during October.
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| HELJAN 'OO' GAUGE CLASS 45 RELEASES | |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | CAT NO. |
| D13, BR green with side stripe - LE-TMC | 45090 |
| D11, BR green with side stripe and small yellow warning panels - LE-TMC | 45091 |
| D12, BR economy green with small yellow warning panels - LE-TMC | 45092 |
| D15, BR blue - LE-TMC | 45093 |
| D31, BR green | 45100 |
| D57, BR green with small yellow warning panels | 45101 |
| 64 Coldstream Guardsman, BR blue with full yellow ends | 45104 |
| D65, BR green with small yellow warning panels - LE-RoS | 45106 |
| Unnumbered, BR green with half yellow warning panels - LE-OT | 45108 |
| 45003, BR blue (sealed beam ends) | 45300 |
| 45033 Sirius, weathered BR blue (sealed beam ends/Tinsley unofficial name) | 45304 |
| 45060 Sherwood Forester, BR blue (sealed beam ends) - LE-RoS | 45305 |
| Unnumbered, BR blue (sealed beam ends) - LE | 45306 |
| 45133, BR blue (sealed beam ends) | 45402 |
| Unnumbered, BR blue (sealed beam ends) - LE-OT | 45403 |
| 45110 Medusa, weathered BR blue (sealed beam ends/HI headlights) - LE-KMRC | 45500 |
| 45106, BR 'railtour' green (sealed beam ends/HI headlights) | 45501 |
| 45118, BR blue (sealed beam ends/orange cantrail stripes/HI headlights) | 45502 |
| Unnumbered, BR blue (sealed beam ends/HI headlights) - LE | 45504 |
Notes:
LE-KMRC - Kernow Model Rail Centre limited edition
LE-OT - Olivia's Trains limited edition
LE-RoS - Rails of Sheffield limited edition
LE-TMC - TMC (The Model Centre) limited edition
