HELJAN U1 GARRATT DECO SAMPLES

FIRST LOOK! Heljan have just revealed images of the first decorated samples for their all-new OO Gauge LNER Class U1 'Beyer Garratt' 2-8-0 0-8-2T steam locomotives!

These initial samples showcase this mighty articulated locomotive in LNER black and BR black liveries - as well as in our EXCLUSIVE Railway Icons S&DR Centenary Cavalcade grey livery - produced for Rails and Locomotion Models.

As you can see, these certainly look the business and we can't wait to see them come into stock! We currently expect them to arrive during Q3/ Q4 2025.

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PRE-ORDER NOW - RAILWAY ICONS EXCLUSIVE

Our EXCLUSIVE model celebrates the centenary of the 'U1' and the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway opening in 1825 - depicting 2395 in LNER works grey! This special edition will include bespoke packaging. We have STRICTLY LIMITED QUANTITIES remaining to pre-order so place yours now to avoid disappointment!

LNER Class U1 2-8-0 0-8-2T Beyer Garratt LNER Stockton & Darlington Centenary Cavalcade Grey No.2395 Steam Locomotive

£399.00

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LNER Class U1 2-8-0 0-8-2T Beyer Garratt LNER Stockton & Darlington Centenary Cavalcade Grey No.2395 Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound

£520.00

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PRE-ORDER NOW - GENERAL RELEASE RANGE

The rest of the range includes LNER black and BR black liveried versions of this iconic locomotive! These are also only available in limited quantities so pre-order yours today!

LNER Class U1 2-8-0 0-8-2T Beyer Garratt LNER Lined Black No. 2395 (As Built) Steam Locomotive

£339.15 £399.00

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LNER Class U1 2-8-0 0-8-2T Beyer Garratt LNER Lined Black No. 2395 (As Built) Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound

£442.00 £520.00

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LNER Class U1 2-8-0 0-8-2T Beyer Garratt LNER 1946-48 Unlined Black No.9999 Steam Locomotive

£339.15 £399.00

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LNER Class U1 2-8-0 0-8-2T Beyer Garratt LNER 1946-48 Unlined Black No.9999 Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound

£442.00 £520.00

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LNER Class U1 2-8-0 0-8-2T Beyer Garratt British Railways Black No.69999 Steam Locomotive

£339.15 £399.00

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LNER Class U1 2-8-0 0-8-2T Beyer Garratt British Railways Black No.69999 Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound

£442.00 £520.00

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LNER Class U1 2-8-0 0-8-2T Beyer Garratt BR Early Emblem No.69999 (coal fired) Steam Locomotive

£339.15 £399.00

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LNER Class U1 2-8-0 0-8-2T Beyer Garratt BR Early Emblem No.69999 (coal fired) Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound

£442.00 £520.00

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LNER Class U1 2-8-0 0-8-2T Beyer Garratt BR Early Emblem Black No.69999 (oil fired/headlight) Steam Locomotive

£339.15 £399.00

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LNER Class U1 2-8-0 0-8-2T Beyer Garratt BR Early Emblem Black No.69999 (oil fired/headlight) Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound

£442.00 £520.00

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FEATURES INCLUDE:

High Quality Design & Construction
Twin Motor/Flywheel Drive
Working LED lamps
21-pin DCC Interface
DCC Ready and DCC Sound Options
Factory Fitted Speakers
Coal or Oil Fired Options
Sprung Buffers
Extensive Detail Variations
Removable Cab Roof
Smoke Unit Compatible
NEM Couplings
Separate Pipework and cable runs

PROTOTYPE INFORMATION:

The London and North Eastern Railway Class U1 was a solitary 2-8-0+0-8-2 Garratt locomotive designed for banking coal trains over the Worsborough Bank, a steeply graded line in South Yorkshire and part of the Woodhead Route. It was both the longest and the most powerful steam locomotive ever to run in Britain. It was built in 1925 with the motion at each end being based on an existing 2-8-0 design. The original number was 2395, and it was renumbered 9999 in March 1946, and then 69999 after nationalisation in 1948, although it retained its cab-side plate bearing its original number throughout its life. The locomotive ran for some time as an oil burner, and was tried out on the Lickey Incline in 1949–1950 and again, after the electrification of its home line, in 1955. These trials were unsuccessful, and so the locomotive was withdrawn in 1955 and scrapped. (Info provided via Wikipedia)

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OTHER HELJAN NEWS

EXCLUSIVE GAS TURBINE IN STOCK NOW

New in stock are a selection of custom weathered versions of our EXCLUSIVE Heljan OO Gauge 18100 Gas Turbine locomotive, as well as the E1000 and E2001 electrics too! There aren't many left available, so order yours while you can. Of course we also have the pristine versions of these locomotives available to order now too.

Pristine: £189.50 / Weathered: £219.50

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NEW TT:120 SCALE PROJECTS ANNOUNCED

Heljan recently announced a triumphant entry to the TT:120 Scale market! They are to produce two popular and often requested models - the Class 55 'Deltic' as well as the Class 122 'Bubble Car' DMU.

We are proud to be partnering with Heljan to produce six EXCLUSIVE versions of the Deltic as well as a single EXCLUSIVE Bubble Car in BR green with speed whiskers.

Early Bird Price: £161.49 to £189.99 each

(RRP will increase to £199.99 from 01/12/25)

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OO GAUGE CLASS 104 DMU DECO SAMPLE

We recently got to take an exclusive first look at one of the latest decorated samples for Heljan's newly tooled OO Gauge Class 104 DMU - in this eye-catching ScotRail 'Mexican Bean' colour scheme. Stay tuned for more sample images very soon! The final models are expected to arrive during Q2/ Q3 2025.

2-Car Unit: £330.65 / 3-Car Unit: £415.65

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OO GAUGE CLASS 02 SHUNTER IN STOCK NOW

In stock now are Heljan's newly tooled range of Class 02 diesel shunters in OO Gauge! A diverse selection of models produced for the main range an Gaugemaster Collection including BR green, BR blue and industrial yellow/ green variations too. These are selling fast and Heljan don't have many left, so secure yours today! We have recently just received a restock of the popular D2861 in BR green with wasp stripes.

£143.65 to £144.45 each

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O GAUGE CLASS 24 COMING SOON

Finally, expected this week are Heljan's newly tooled O Gauge Class 24 diesel locomotives! A whopping 11 different variations are on the way including BR green, BR blue and BR Technical Centre liveries. Stocks are limited so pre-order yours today!

Pristine: £551.65 / Weathered: £568.65

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