🚆 Heljan O Gauge Class 26 BARGAINS
Posted by Jack Morgan on
We have discounted a wide range of Heljan's exquisitely detailed Class 26 diesel locomotives in O gauge. Nine different models are available in this promotion, covering the full lifespan of these popular diesels in BR green, BR blue, Railfreight and Civil Engineers liveries.
All of these models are now available at up to a whopping 47% off, starting from just £345 each. This represents an incredible saving on the original RRP and enables you to bring this big diesel home to your collection for a lower price.
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Product Features
Highly detailed model with many separately fitted parts including handrails, etched metal grilles, pipework, wipers, underframe parts and much more
Accurate tooling variations including tablet catcher recess equipment etc
Digital & Sound capability - ESU XL socket
High performance twin motor & flywheel design with all-wheel drive and pickups
Separately switchable directional, cab and engine room lighting
Heavy diecast chassis
Intricately applied liveries and printing
Sprung screw link couplings and metal buffers
Prototype Information
The fleet of Class 26 locomotives were produced as part of the pilot scheme for BR’s modernisation plan. BR required a large number of small diesels in the 800 to 1,250hp range and the Class 26s were one such of these designs. The initial batch of 26/0 locos were evaluated in London on a variety of duties, including commuter services from Kings Cross.
The second batch of 26/1 locos were appointed to the Scottish region and by the mid-1960s it was decided to move the entire Class 26 fleet for use in Scotland exclusively. Like other Type 2s, the 26s were “maids of all work” in the 60s and 70s and could be seen on a huge variety of duties.