Heljan 34231 OO Gauge Class 33 33057 BR Blue

Name: Cheltenham Model Centre
Telephone: +44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644

Product Code: 14534231

Manufacturer Number: 3423
Condition: New
Category: Model Railways, Locomotives, Diesel Locomotives
Brand: Heljan
Range: Heljan 2025
Loco Class: Class 33
Era: Era 7: British Rail TOPS 1973 - 1985
Scale: 1:76
Gauge: OO
DCC Type: DCC Ready
DCC Pin: 21 Pin

Products NOT in Stock - Available to Order
Will be ordered on request with delivery taking 7-14 days

£169.15

You can secure this item at NO COST, with the the full balance payable before delivery or collection.

Bachmann 36-557A 21 Pin DCC Loco Decoder

£31.95

Quantity

DCC Fitting

Have a DCC Decoder fitted to this loco. This price includes the cost of the decoder.

£50.00

Quantity

ESU 59619 Lokpilot 5 21 Pin DCC Decoder

£35.95

Quantity

DCC Sound Fitting

Have DCC sound fitted to the loco. More information about out sound fitting can be found by Clicking here

£140.00

Quantity

Loco Weathering

Have this loco weathered. We'll copy pictures of the real locomotive unless requested. You can send an email or add a note to the bottom of your order if you are after a specific finish and this price includes whatever finish you'd like. If you have any questions please ask.

£25.00

Quantity

Information
Features

The British Rail Class 33, commonly referred to as the BRCW Type 3 or by its nickname Crompton, is a classic Bo-Bo diesel-electric locomotive built specifically for the Southern Region of British Railways between 1960 and 1962. Designed and manufactured by the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company (BRCW), a total of 98 locomotives were produced.

Developed as a more powerful successor to the Class 26 Type 2, the Class 33 featured a robust 1,550 bhp engine - an upgrade made possible by removing the steam heating boiler and installing an 8-cylinder version of the original 6-cylinder power unit. This design perfectly suited the Southern Region's traffic demands, where summer passenger services were prioritised and winter operations focused on freight - eliminating the need for heating during peak passenger months.

Fitted with Crompton Parkinson electrical equipment, the Class 33 earned its 'Crompton' nickname. Its all-steel body and cab design closely resembled the Class 26 and Class 27 locomotives, though it was distinguished by its Southern Region-style two-digit headcode blinds situated between the cab windows.

A favourite among enthusiasts and collectors, the Class 33 remains a popular choice in model railway ranges, celebrated for its distinctive design, reliable performance, and rich railway heritage.

- 21-pin MTC DCC Decoder Interface
- Sprung Buffers
- Authentic LED Lighting
- Illuminated Headcode Panels
- Wire Handrails
- Smooth and powerful performance
- Heavy die-cast chassis
- All-wheel pick-up and drive
- NEM Couplings
- Fine body, bogie and underframe tank detail
- Exquisite livery application
- Fine Etched Grilles
- Detailed Cab Interiors

Information

Features

Welcome

We have been in business for over 40 with the shop located in a few different places around the town in that time. We are now located at the Eastern end of Cheltenham High Street.

As well as stocking the latest plastic kit, diecast and model railway releases we have a big selection of slot cars and modelling tools.

We are able to carry out repairs on radio control cars & model railway locos, including DCC & DCC Sound fitting.

Information

Customer Service

Contact Us

Cheltenham Model Centre

39 High Street
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1DX
England

+44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644
sales@cheltenhammodelcentre.com

Heljan 34231 OO Gauge Class 33 33057 BR Blue

Information

Features

Related Products

Recently Viewed Products

Welcome

Information

Customer Service

Contact Us