[Gary]

Heljan are going to release an O gauge Class 47 diesel loco as a follow up to the Class 35 Hymec Loco.

Expect this to appear around 2007.

Happy modelling
Gary

 

[Garry D100]

Lets hope it will not have oversized bogies like the 4mm version.

 

[Captain Grumps]

The 4mm version started out with correct sized bogies, but these were later widened to compensate for the overwidth body.

I saw mentioned in another thread that HJ had samples of the 47 on display at Warley? Is this correct, and does anyone have any pics?

Cheers

CG

 

[Gary]

No example of O gauge Class 47 at Warley. There was a poster on the back wall of the Heljan stand advertising it. I'll sort my Heljan O gauge pictures of the Class 35 out over the next 24 hours.

Happy modelling
Gary

 

[Captain Grumps]

Although I find the prospect of an RTR 47 in 7mm very exciting, especially as it's set to cost less than a DJH kit, I'd be even happier if they'd do some rolling stock. Something like a 16 tonner and a 21T brake would be a sensible place to start (long lived and wide geographical spread), then maybe a TTA/B/V (a la Bachmann 00). I've emailed Heljan to suggest this, I hope they take note.

Tata

CG