Heljan OO Class 128 (2013)
Model overview
M55989 at Manchester Victoria in August 1982. ©Hugh Llewelyn
Class 128
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2013
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2013
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 128 Gangwayed (Western Region) Class 128 Non-gangwayed (London Midland Region) DMU - cab front headcode box |
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Exhausts Handrails Lamp irons Vestibules |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic screw link coupling Pipework - pre-fitted to front Pipework - pre-fitted to rear Sprung buffers Underframe-mounted horns |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Glazing Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Battery box Driveshafts (cosmetic) Engine Engine pipework Footsteps Fuel tank Speedometer cable |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened |
Mechanical
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
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 |
Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
5-pole with two flywheels |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Cab light Directional headlights & tail lights Illuminated headcodes |
