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Heljan OO Class 86 (2010)

Model overview

86637 at Stafford in October 2013. ©Clagmaster
Class 86

Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2010
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 8-pin socket

Bodyshell

Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes)

Class 86/4 - Improved 86/0 & 86/3 with new suspension, wheels & push-pull
Class 86/6 - Freight use, similar to 86/4

Detailing

Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details

Door handles
Handrails
Nameplates - etched - require fitting
Pantograph - Stone Faiveley AMBR
Roof-mounted electrical components
Roof-mounted tanks
Side grilles (etched)

Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack)

Pipework (for front)
Pipework (for rear)

Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted)

Cosmetic coupling - hook only
Pipework - pre-fitted to front
Pipework - pre-fitted to rear
Sprung buffers

Cab, footplate & interior detail

Detailed
Glazing
Seating
Window wipers

Chassis/underframe detail

Battery box
Compressor
Electrical equipment
Footsteps
Pipework
Sanding gear

Wheel "aesthetics"

Painted

Mechanical

Body Construction

Plastic with metal parts

Chassis construction

Plastic & metal

Coupling socket/mounting

NEM pockets

Coupling type

Tension lock

Loco-driven wheels (number of)

8 wheels

Minimum radius

Radius 2

Separating the body from the chassis

Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs

Weighting (to assist adhesion)

Within chassis

Working cosmetic features

Pantograph (Unpowered but poseable)

Electrical

DCC Capability:

DCC Ready. 8-pin socket

DCC speaker

Provision for 28mm round speaker

Motor location

Centre of chassis

Motor type

5-pole (standard)

Pickups

All wheels

Power collection

2 rail DC

Working lights

Directional headlights & tail lights