Heljan OO Class 52 'Western' (2005)
        Dave Martin
    
    Model overview
 D1048 "Western Lady" at Old Oak Common in July 1976. © Barry Lewis
                          D1048 "Western Lady" at Old Oak Common in July 1976. © Barry Lewis
                        Class 52 'Western'
 
                    
                    Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2005
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
            Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2005
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
            
                
                    
                    Detailing
                
            
        
        | Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | Handrails Nameplates - etched - require fitting Numbers - etched - require fitting | 
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | Pipework (for front) Pipework (for rear) Valances | 
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | Sprung buffers | 
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | Detailed Glazing Seating | 
| Chassis/underframe detail | Battery box Fuel tank | 
| Detail pack also contains... | Alternative headcodes | 
| Wheel "aesthetics" | Chemically-blackened | 
            
                
                    
                    Mechanical
                
            
        
        | Chassis construction | Diecast | 
| 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 | Secured with one or more screws | 
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | Within chassis | 
            
                
                    
                    Electrical
                
            
        
        | DCC Capability: | DCC Ready. 8-pin socket | 
| DCC speaker | Provision for 28mm round speaker | 
| Motor location | Centre of chassis | 
| Motor type | 5-pole with flywheel | 
| Pickups | 4 out of 6 axles | 
| Power collection | 2 rail DC | 
| Working lights | Directional headlights & tail lights Illuminated headcodes | 
 
                         
                         
                         
                         
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
                             
                         
                             
                         
                            