Heljan O Class 52 'Western' (2013)
Model overview
D1048 "Western Lady" at Old Oak Common in July 1976. © Barry Lewis
Class 52 'Western'
Scale: O Gauge (1:43 Scale)
Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2013
DCC Capability: DCC compatible but no socket
Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2013
DCC Capability: DCC compatible but no socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Exhausts Fan Grill (etched) Fan(s) Handrails Lamp irons Nameplates - etched - require fitting Numbers - etched - require fitting Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) Roof covers Roof grilles (etched) Side grilles (etched) |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Front valance 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 Brake rigging chassis Fuel tank Sanding gear |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened Painted |
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 |
3ft |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Working cosmetic features |
Rotating fan(s) |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC compatible but no socket |
DCC speaker |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
Motor location |
Locomotive |
Motor type |
2 x 5-pole with flywheel |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Directional headlights & tail lights Illuminated headcodes |
