Heljan 8603 Class 86 Electric locomotive 86233/E3172 'Alstom Heritage' in heritage Electric Blue livery
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Class 86 Electric locomotive 86233/E3172 'Alstom Heritage' in heritage Electric Blue livery
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 86/4 - Improved 86/0 & 86/3 with new suspension, wheels & push-pull Class 86/6 - Freight use, similar to 86/4 |
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Door handles Handrails Nameplates - etched - require fitting Pantograph - Stone Faiveley AMBR Roof-mounted electrical components Roof-mounted tanks Side grilles (etched) |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Pipework (for front) Pipework (for rear) |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Pipework - pre-fitted to front Pipework - pre-fitted to rear Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed Glazing Seating Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Battery box Compressor Electrical equipment Footsteps Pipework Sanding gear |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Painted |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Coupling socket/mounting |
NEM pockets |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Working cosmetic features |
Pantograph (Unpowered but poseable) |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
5-pole (standard) |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Directional headlights & tail lights |
This product belongs to the following era(s):
Era 9 Initial Privatisation
