{"product_id":"heljan-oo-class-26-civil-engineers-grye-yellow-26026-dcc-ready","title":"Heljan OO CLass 26 CIvil Engineers Grye\/Yellow 26026 DCC Ready","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Heljan OO CLass 26 CIvil Engineers Grye\/Yellow 26026 DCC Ready\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHELJAN is introducing an all-new version of its popular OO gauge Class 26 to fill a significant gap in the fleet. In response to overwhelming public demand since the announcement of our new O gauge Class 26\/1s with twin car-style headlights for working the Far North Lines, a new OO gauge model will also be released with twin car-style headlights, as fitted by Inverness depot for Far North Line operation in the early-1970s and retained until the mid-1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new models are the first stage of a complete revamp of our OO gauge Class 26\/1 which will also include mechanical, detail, DCC and electronics upgrades to meet the expectations of modellers in the 2020s.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew features include separately switchable headlights, marker\/tail lights, cab and engine room interior lights, a 21-pin DCC interface with easy access through a removable hatch in the roof, plug-and-play DCC sound capability and a wealth of new details to bring the model up to the latest standards.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Inverness locomotives will be joined in due course by a wide range of upgraded Class 26\/1s covering the entire BR career of the hugely popular BRCW Type 2s from the late-1950s through to withdrawal in 1993. An upgraded Class 26\/0 variant is also planned and will follow later. Details of the other new Class 26\/1s will be confirmed later this year.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initial release will feature two models depicting locomotives in typical 1970s condition and a mid-1980s machine with Inverness depot ‘Highland Rail’ emblem. Both will also feature the early style circular radio pods fitted to Class 26s to improve communications when operating over the long and isolated Far North line routes from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, Wick and Thurso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiner body detail and refined shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuch improved bogie detail and relief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedesigned and upgraded chassis, 21-pin DCC interface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for ‘plug and play’ conversion to DCC sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetachable access panel in roof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhanced lighting features - independently switchable marker, tail, cab and engine room lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery fine etched radiator grilles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-new Far North Line version with twin headlights (also switchable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral body options: As built Class 26\/1 with tablet catcher \u0026amp; recess, unrefurbished locos with tablet catcher recess plated over and refurbished dual-braked locos with air tank cradle between bogies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-wheel drive and pick-up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerful, smooth-running 5-pole motor with flywheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSprung Oleo buffers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional tablet catcher arm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional three-piece miniature snowploughs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal or plated over cab door windows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhanced decoration with additional printed elements on body and underframe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs is often the case, there are detail anomalies and areas requiring improvement on these pre-production samples but these will be addressed before they are approved for production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heljan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40924041838627,"sku":"HJNCLASS26-2646","price":349.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2115\/8947\/files\/heljan-oo-class-26-civil-engineers-grye-yellow-26026-dcc-ready-1192164647.png?v=1757481957","url":"https:\/\/hobbytechtoys.com.au\/products\/heljan-oo-class-26-civil-engineers-grye-yellow-26026-dcc-ready","provider":"Hobbytech Toys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}