Modelled using original works drawings and photographs Heljan are creating a collection of museum-quality models covering the entire career of the locomotive and the various modifications it underwent over its 30-year life. These include changes to the smokebox, water tank breather pipes, coal bunker, handrails, cab and additional vacuum tanks. Also included is a model depicting the locomotive after conversion to oil firing, which saw modifications to the former coal bunker, the addition of a turbogenerator for the electric headlight and associated pipework/cable runs.
Packed with authentic details specific to period and livery the Heljan U1 will be the ultimate expression of steam power for OO layouts and a must for collectors of historic locomotives.
Models to be produced
- DC versions with 21-pin DCC socket. MRP £399
- HN3000: LNER 2396 U1 Garratt 2-8-0+0-8-2T LNER Lined Black
- HN3002: LNER 9999 U1 Garratt 2-8-0+0-8-2T LNER Unlined Black
- HN3003: BR 69999 U1 Garratt 2-8-0+0-8-2T Black BRITISH RAILWAYS
- HN3004: BR 69999 U1 Garratt 2-8-0+0-8-2T Black Early Emblem
- HN3005 : BR 69999 U1 Garratt 2-8-0+0-8-2T BR Black Early Emblem with Headlights for Lickey Incline service
- DCC Sound versions. MRP £520
- HN30000: LNER 2396 U1 Garratt 2-8-0+0-8-2T LNER Lined Black
- HN30002: LNER 9999 U1 Garratt 2-8-0+0-8-2T LNER Unlined Black
- HN30003: BR 69999 U1 Garratt 2-8-0+0-8-2T Black BRITISH RAILWAYS
- HN30004: BR 69999 U1 Garratt 2-8-0+0-8-2T Black Early Emblem
- HN30005 : BR 69999 U1 Garratt 2-8-0+0-8-2T BR Black Early Emblem with Headlights for Lickey Incline service
Heljan LNER U1 Beyer Garratt Features
- 1:76 Scale Model
- Analogue DC Model and DCC Sound Fitted Versions
- NEM Couplings
- Highly Detailed Finish
- High Quality Design & Construction
- Factory Fitted Speakers
- Sprung Buffers
- Extensive Detail Variations
- Removable Cab Roof
- Smoke Unit Compatible
- Separate Pipework and cable runs
- Directional Lighting