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Heljan O Class 52 'Western' (2013)

Model overview

D1048 "Western Lady" at Old Oak Common in July 1976. © Barry Lewis
Class 52 'Western'

Scale: O Gauge (1:43 Scale)
Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2013
DCC Capability: DCC compatible but no socket

Detailing

Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details

Exhausts
Fan Grill (etched)
Fan(s)
Handrails
Lamp irons
Nameplates - etched - require fitting
Numbers - etched - require fitting
Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles)
Roof covers
Roof grilles (etched)
Side grilles (etched)

Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)

Front valance
Pipework - pre-fitted to front
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear
Sprung buffers

Cab, footplate & interior detail

Detailed & painted
Glazing
Seating
Window wipers

Chassis/underframe detail

Battery box
Brake rigging chassis
Fuel tank
Sanding gear

Wheel "aesthetics"

Chemically-blackened
Painted

Mechanical

Body Construction

Plastic with metal parts

Chassis construction

Heavy diecast

Coupling socket/mounting

Screw Link Couplings

Coupling type

3-link coupling

Loco-driven wheels (number of)

12 wheels

Minimum radius

3ft

Separating the body from the chassis

Secured with one or more screws

Weighting (to assist adhesion)

Within chassis

Working cosmetic features

Rotating fan(s)

Electrical

DCC Capability:

DCC compatible but no socket

DCC speaker

Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown)

Motor location

Locomotive

Motor type

2 x 5-pole with flywheel

Pickups

All wheels

Power collection

2 rail DC

Working lights

Directional headlights & tail lights
Illuminated headcodes

Liveries manufactured

BR non-standard 1948 - 1994

View 1 Products Livery/operator fact file

BR maroon 1956 - 1970

View 4 Products Livery/operator fact file

BR green with late crest 1957 - 1972

View 3 Products Livery/operator fact file

BR golden ochre 1963 - 1967

View 1 Products Livery/operator fact file

BR blue 1965 - 1990

View 6 Products Livery/operator fact file

Products from this Tooling

Heljan 5280

Class 52 Western diesel in BR green with small yellow panels

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Heljan 5281

Class 52 Western diesel in BR maroon with small yellow panels

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Heljan 5282

Class 52 Western diesel in BR blue with full yellow ends

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Heljan 5285

Class 52 D1035 "Western Yeoman" in BR green with small yellow panels

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Heljan 5286

Class 52 D1061 "Western Envoy" in BR maroon with small yellow panels

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Heljan 5287

Class 52 D1039 "Western King" in BR maroon with full yellow ends

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Heljan 5288

Class 52 D1023 "Western Fusiler" in BR blue

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Heljan 5289

Class 52 D1067 "Western Druid" in BR blue - weathered

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Heljan 5290

Class 52 D1043 "Western Duke" in BR chromatic blue with small yellow panels

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Heljan 5291

Class 52 'Western' in BR blue with full yellow ends - unnumbered

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Heljan 5292

Class 52 'Western' D1001 "Western Pathfinder" in BR maroon with yellow bufferbeam

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Heljan 5293

Class 52 'Western' D1038 "Western Sovereign" in BR green with small yellow panels

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Heljan 5294

Class 52 'Western' D1031 "Western Rifleman" in BR blue with full yellow ends - weathered

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Heljan 5295

Class 52 'Western' D1015 "Western Champion" in BR golden ochre with small yellow panels

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Heljan 5296

Class 52 'Western' D1000 "Western Enterprise" in BR desert sand with small yellow panels

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Products awaiting categorisation

Scale	Brand	Image	Construction Type	DCC Capability	Product Code	Product Title	Livery
O Gauge (1:43 Scale)	Heljan		RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled	Unpowered	5284 View	Class 52 diesel D1015 "Western Champion" in experimental golden ochre livery - Exclusive to Tower Models	Awaiting Categorisation
O Gauge (1:43 Scale)	Heljan		RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled	Not set	5293-DB View	Class 52 D1038 Western Sovereign BR Green (small yellow panels) Diesel Locomotive (Damaged Box)