Heljan O Class 58 (2023)
Model overview
58036 at Saltley in April 1987. ©Steve Jones
Class 58
Scale: O Gauge (1:43 Scale)
Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2023
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. ESU XL decoder socket
Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2023
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. ESU XL decoder socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Company branding Door handles Etched horn grille Exhausts Fan Grill (etched) Fan(s) Handrails Horn(s) Lamp irons Lifting points Nameplates - etched - require fitting NRN (National Radio Network) Pod Push-Pull Equipment Roof grilles (etched) Side grilles (etched) Vents Walking platforms |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic screw link coupling 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 |
Air tank Battery box Chains Footsteps Fuel tank Pipework Speedometer cable |
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 |
Provision for smoke unit Rotating fans - Independently driven (DCC operable) |
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 Headlights (independent) Tail lights (independent) |
