Heljan O Class 37 (2024)
Dave Martin
Model overview
37418 'An Commun Gaidhealach' at Crewe in March 2022. ©Clagmaster
Class 37
Scale: O Gauge (1:43 Scale)
Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2024
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. ESU XL decoder socket
Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2024
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. ESU XL decoder socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 37/0 revised bodywork - centre headcode Class 37/0 revised bodywork - split headcode |
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Door handles Fan Grill (etched) Fan(s) Handrails High intensity headlight Horn(s) Jumper cables Lamp irons Radio antenna Side grilles (etched) Vents |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Snow plough |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Lifeguard Multiple working sockets/ pipes 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 Speedometer cable |
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) |
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 |
Provision for smoke unit 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 fault indicator lights Cab light Directional headlights & tail lights Engine bay Headlights (independent) Illuminated headcodes Tail lights (independent) |
