Heljan O Class 73 'Electro-Diesel' (2023)
Model overview
73122 at Bournemouth in October 1987. ©Phil Richards
Class 73 'Electro-Diesel'
Scale: O Gauge (1:43 Scale)
Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2023
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. ESU XL decoder socket
Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2023
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. ESU XL decoder socket
Bodyshell
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 73/1 & 73/2 |
Detailing
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Door handles Exhausts Fan Grill (etched) Fan(s) Handrails Horn(s) Jumper cables Lamp irons Nameplates - etched - require fitting Radio antenna Representation of internal equipment (behind grilles) |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Bufferbeam Wedges Snow plough |
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 & painted Glazing Seating Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
3rd rail pick-up shoe Battery box Footsteps Fuel tank Pipework Sanding gear |
Detail pack also contains... |
Alternative headcodes |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Painted |
Mechanical
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Heavy diecast |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Screw Link Couplings |
Coupling type |
Screw-link couplings or Buckeyes (Interchangeable) |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
4ft |
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 Retractable Third Rail Shoe Rotating fan(s) |
Electrical
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 light Directional headlights & tail lights Engine bay Headlights (independent) Tail lights (independent) Third Rail Flash (Digital operation only) |
Liveries manufactured
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