Heljan OO Gauge Class 104 DMU - Project Updates
Heljan Class 104 DMU
Early CAD shown - subject to change.
Heljan have announced that they are to produce a newly tooled model of the Class 104 Diesel Multiple Unit in OO gauge. The models will depict both London Midland region 3-car sets as well as North Eastern 2-car 'power-trailer' and later 2-car 'power-twin' sets. We expect these to arrive during 2023.
Heljan's Class 104 will feature:
- Highly detailed model with separately fitted parts
- Low-profile mechanism powering one-car per set
- Switchable interior and exterior lighting
- Digital & Sound capability - 21-pin socket (single decoder required for all cars)
- Accurate tooling variations representing different eras
- Fully detailed interior
- Sprung buffers
Forthcoming Models
Expected: 2023
Early CAD shown - subject to change.
1450 - 3-car DMU in BR early green with lion and wheel emblem - M50422, M59134 & M50426 - £381.65
1452 - 2-car DMU in BR green with small yellow panels - E50598 & E56189 - £296.65
1454 - 3-car DMU in BR blue with 'Blackpool' white stripe - M50472, M59180 & M50524 - £381.65
1455 - 2-car DMU in BR blue with NSE flash & white cab roof - weathered - M53421 & M53529 - £296.65
1456 - 2-car DMU in ScotRail 'Mexican Bean' red and white - SC53424 & SC53434 - £296.65
1457 - 3-car DMU set 'BX487' in BR blue and grey - M53424, M59207 & M53434 £381.65
1458 - 2-car DMU set 'L701' in revised Network SouthEast livery - 53437 & 53479 - £296.65
Prototype Information
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104 Unit near Frisby in April 1976. © Nigel Tout The British Rail Class 104 Diesel Multiple Units were designed for general branch line and commuter routes. The first units were ordered for the London Midland region, with most seeing use in the North West. The class were re-engineered to remove asbestos insulation in the 1970s. The 104s also saw use in Tyneside, Scotland and around London. They were withdrawn by the end of 1993 and several sets made their way into preservation. |
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Type of Unit |
Diesel Multiple Unit |
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Builder |
Birmingham RCW |
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Build Dates |
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Total Built |
302 Cars |
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Top Speed |
70mph |
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Operators |
British Railways |
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Main Duties |
Local Passenger |
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In Service Until |
1993 |
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Surviving Units |
13 |
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