The British Rail Class 153 Super Sprinters are single-coach railcars converted from two-coach Class 155 diesel multiple units in the early 1990s. The class was intended for service on rural branch lines where passenger numbers do not justify longer trains, or to boost the capacity on trains with high passenger volume. ScotRail converted several carriages […]

Expected Delivery Q1 2026 (Subject to Change at Manufacturer’s Discretion). The class 33 diesel locomotives were built between 1960 and 1962 for the southern region of BR by BRCW. These locomotives were given the nick name of the “Crompton Class” due to the brand of electrical equipment used in the design. These locomotives were able […]

Expected Delivery Q1 2026 (Subject to Change at Manufacturer’s Discretion). The class 33 diesel locomotives were built between 1960 and 1962 for the southern region of BR by BRCW. These locomotives were given the nick name of the “Crompton Class” due to the brand of electrical equipment used in the design. These locomotives were able […]

The Class 57 is a re-engineered locomotive, rebuilt by Brush Traction, Loughborough, from redundant Class 47 locomotives. The locomotives are fitted with a refurbished EMD engine and a re-conditioned alternator, improving reliability and performance. Three variants exist, one for freight (57/0) and two for passenger operations. Each cost £300,000, about one-third that of a new-build […]

The British Rail Class 09 is a class of 0-6-0 diesel locomotive designed primarily for shunting and also short distance freight trips along branch lines. The 26 locos are similar to the Class 08 shunting locomotives but have different gearing, giving a top speed of 27.5 mph (44 km/h) at the expense of a lower […]

1:43 Scale model of a Class 153 Diesel Locomotive decorated in Great Western Railway livery. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype, a high level of body detail and excellent running characteristics. Features Gaugemaster Limited Edition Analogue DC Model NEM Couplings Hghly Detailed Finish Saloon interior and cab lights […]

YEC Janus 0-6-0DE shunter “Richard Borrett” in ICI maroon

Announced as part of our Autumn 2022 British Railway Announcements, we are delighted to present this Sales Area Exclusive N scale Class 09 Diesel Shunter. This model, which will be available from retailers in the South of England, depicts Class 09 No. 09006 in Mainline Freight livery and comes complete with SOUND FITTED. N scale […]

Among Heljan’s most frequently requested models are the superb OO gauge 35t A and B Tank wagons. Heljan are very happy to report that they will return in late 2024 in a range of classic liveries covering both variants. Featuring superb-fine detail, etched walkways, sprung buffers and outstanding decoration the wagons are supplied in quad […]