Heljan 34243 OO Gauge Class 33 33026 BR Departmental Grey DCC Sound Fitted

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

Product Code: 14534243

Manufacturer Number: 34243
Condition: New
Category: Model Railways, Locomotives, Diesel Locomotives
Brand: Heljan
Range: Heljan 2025
Loco Class: Class 33
Era: Era 8: British Rail Sectorisation 1986 - 1995
Scale: 1:76
Gauge: OO
DCC Type: DCC Sound Fitted
DCC Pin: 21 Pin

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Release Date: TBC

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£254.15

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

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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

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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.

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Cheltenham Model Centre

39 High Street
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1DX
England

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

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