Heljan O Class 56 (2022)
Model overview
56101 at Barrow Hill in August 2009. ©Clagmaster
Class 56
Scale: O Gauge (1:43 Scale)
Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2022
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. Screw terminals for wired decoder
Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2022
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. Screw terminals for wired decoder
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 56 - Doncaster & Crewe built |
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Door handles Etched horn grille Fan Grill (etched) Fan(s) Handrails Horn(s) Jumper cables Lamp irons Radio antenna Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) Side grilles (etched) |
Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) |
Handrails |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
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 Fuel tank Pipework Sanding gear |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened |
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 |
6ft |
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 fan(s) |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. Screw terminals for wired decoder |
DCC speaker |
Provision for 66 x 29mm speaker |
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 |
