Heljan 00 gauge class 45s go into production, including our KMRC Exclusive Edition 45 110 'Medusa'

Contributed by: Graham Muspratt

22 Jul 2022 00:00am

Heljan have provided an update on the 00 gauge class 45s that they are now in production, including our KMRC Exclusive Edition 45 110 'Medusa' and it is hoped they will reach the shops in October.


The Heljan models feature a range of detail options covering different variants of the BR/Sulzer Type 4s, and authentic lighting functions. The tooling detail variations can almost be tailored down to individual locomotives. This includes the first accurately detailed depiction of the ETH-fitted Class 45/1 sub-class and five nose-end arrangements (with more planned) details include:
• Steam heat, boiler isolated and ETH variants with accurate roof and bodyside details
• Split-centre, sealed beam and sealed beam with HI headlight nose ends
• Vacuum or dual-braked options
• Extensive bogie and underframe detail, including optional inner end sandboxes
• Bodyside grille/plate arrangement tailored to individual locomotives
• Accurate No2 end roof design for steam heat or ETH locomotives
• Fine etched boiler step and grille covers
• ETH equipment on bufferbeams (Class 45/1)
• Etched boiler tank filler hatch covers
• Super-fine pipework and under-body detail
• Fine etched metal wipers
• Highly detailed and decorated cab interiors

The new Class 45s also enjoy the following features...
• DCC Ready with 21-pin decoder interface
• Separately controlled cab lighting with magnetic 'wand' device suitable for DC and DCC use
• Separately controlled LED tail lights
• Directional LED headcode panel, marker light and HI headlights
• Plenty of internal space for DCC sound and a speaker
• Six-axle drive with 'floating' internal bogie units for smooth riding and heavy haulage power
• Central 5-pole motor with flywheels
• Sprung Buffers
• NEM couplers

To view the Heljan Class 45 range in 00 gauge and to pre-order click here>>>

Matching the above specification our KMRC Exclusive Edition Heljan Class 45/1 45 110 Medusa, how she looked in the final years of the Class 45/1s in weathered BR blue with high intensity headlight and ‘unofficial’ Tinsley decoration, will also be available in October.

KMRC Exclusive Edition 45500 Heljan Class 45/1 Diesel Locomotive Number 45 110 Medusa to pre-order click here>>>

Subject to alteration.

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