Heljan's new and improved range of LNER Class O2 'Tango' 2-8-0 steam locomotives have now arrived into stock! Choose from a new range of GNR, LNER and BR liveried locos right now.
They introduce a massive range of new options on these handsome heavy goods locomotives, featuring the attractive and much-requested Great Northern Railway cabs and tenders. These superb models have been extensively upgraded from the previous production run, with improvements including a upgraded running gear, a factory-fitted speaker in the tender, turned metal handrail pillars, more robust valve gear/motion and stronger loco-tender coupling. Models also feature significantly improved decoration both externally and inside the cab.
A huge range of 13 different models are available to order now, which incorporate all sorts of detail variations and livery options. Get yours today!
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Product Features
Highly detailed model with separately fitted parts including handrails, safety valve, whistle, chimney, pipework, coal rails and much more
Accurate tooling variations for O2/1, O2/2 and O2/4 subclasses with detail differences including different cabs, windows, tenders, chimneys and more
Powerful motor with flywheel and brass wiper pickups on 14 wheels
Digital & Sound capability - 21-pin socket - with factory fitted speaker in the tender
Locomotive and tender wheel pickups
Improved design and assembly over the previous batch + more robust motion/ valve gear
Metal sprung buffers
NEM tension lock couplings
Prototype Information
The Class O2 was designed by Nigel Gresley for the Great Northern Railway in the late 1910s. These three cylinder 2-8-0 locomotives were designed for freight work and proved to be successful in service. Further examples were later produced by the LNER from 1924 onwards. The class survived long into British Railways use and were often seen across the former LNER network, from Stratford, through East Anglia and into the East Midlands on iron ore and coal traffic. Every locomotive was scrapped by the end of 1963.
(Information provided via Wikipedia)