Heljan O Class 27 (2023)
Model overview
27001 at Bo'ness in September 2000. ©Steve Jones
Class 27
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 |
Boiler plates Door handles Exhausts Fan Grill (etched) Fan(s) Handrails Jumper cables Lamp irons Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) Side grilles (etched) Vents |
Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) |
Footsteps (Original style) Footsteps (Revised) Headcode discs |
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) |
