Heljan O Class 26 (2022)
Dave Martin
Model overview
26041 at Carlisle in August 1991. ©Phil Richards
Class 26
Scale: O Gauge (1:43 Scale)
Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2022
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. ESU XL decoder socket
Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2022
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. ESU XL decoder socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 26 - Cab doors (Modified) Class 26 - Cab doors (Original) Class 26/1 - 'Inverness Style' headlights Class 26/1 - Headcode Discs Class 26/1 - No Discs |
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Door handles Exhausts Fan Grill (etched) Fan(s) Handrails Headcode discs Jumper cables Lamp irons NRN (National Radio Network) Pod Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) Side grilles (etched) Tablet catcher equipment Tablet catcher recess |
Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) |
Headcode discs Inverness-style Radio Pod NRN (National Radio Network) Pod |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Snow plough |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Lifeguard 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 Boiler water tanks Footsteps Fuel tank Sanding gear |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Painted |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Screw Link Couplings |
Coupling type |
3-link coupling |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
6ft |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Working cosmetic features |
Removable engine room window Rotating fan(s) |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. ESU XL decoder socket |
DCC speaker |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
Motor location |
1 mounted on each bogie |
Motor type |
2 x 5-pole with flywheel |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Cab light Directional headlights & tail lights Engine bay Headlights (independent) Tail lights (independent) |
Other O Gauge (1:43 Scale) Class 26 models
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 | Not set |
2676-DB View |
Class 26 BR Green (Unnumbered) with Small Yellow Panel Diesel Locomotive - Damaged Box |