Heljan 5303 Class 53 diesel D0280 'Falcon' in lime green with later crest. Limited Edition of 800 pieces
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Class 53 diesel D0280 'Falcon' in lime green with later crest. Limited Edition of 800 pieces
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Construction of Falcon started in December 1960 and was finished in September 1961 when the lime green and chestnut brown machine, carrying the number D 0280 and a Falcon transfer nameplate, emerged from the Brush works in Loughborough. The model should feature 8 wheel drive from a centrally mounted motor with flywheels driving gear towers via carden shafts. It should also feature a 8 pin dcc socket.
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Handrails Nameplates - etched - require fitting |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Pipework (for front) |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Glazing Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Battery box Fuel tank |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Nickel-plated |
Mechanical
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Coupling socket/mounting |
NEM pockets |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Directional headlights & tail lights Illuminated headcodes |
This product belongs to the following era(s):
Era 5 BR steam Late Crest
Era 4 BR steam Early Crest