Heljan class 26

[£1.38]

So says received wisdom, but as per recent threads here (worth a search), this problem magically didn't seem to affect the 27s, also used on single track lines w/ tablet catching...

 

Agreed - though I hadn't thought about it before and missed the discussions elsewhere. The class 24s and 25s, 21s, 29s and 17s weren't done either, come to think of it.

[Pennine MC]

 

Agreed - though I hadn't thought about it before and missed the discussions elsewhere. The class 24s and 25s, 21s, 29s and 17s weren't done either, come to think of it.

 

A few 29s had bars over the window, which almost certainly was to prevent breakage. As for the 21s, they'd all gone before the 26 mods kicked in.

 

Previous thread mentioned by Jamie:

 

http://www.rmweb.co....b-door-windows/

 

As mentioned in that thread, the windows were neither filled in nor plated over, the doors were actually replaced with new construction. Given the number of 26s to be seen during the green/blue changeover with doors obviously robbed off another loco, I'm inclined to think they were replaced as much due to simple wear and tear as anything else, with draught reduction and glass breakage as possibly secondary considerations, and that added to those factors, it was simpler to build them flush rather than add the complication of a droplight. It's worth pointing out that 24s didnt have droplights in the doors, so it isnt as if the Inverness crews wouldnt be used to managing without such fripperies.

[26power]

And the doors are pretty basic, at least now. I'll try and remember to take pictures when we get there with the restoration of 6LDA's 26 004.

 

Perhaps the double level door handles were more trouble than they were worth? Any other class have a similar arrangement?

 

Cheers,

 

26power

 

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for ways to raise funds.

 

 

 

As mentioned in that thread, the windows were neither filled in nor plated over, the doors were actually replaced with new construction.

[Cornish Triang Paul]

57s and 47s spring to mind.

[Cornish Triang Paul]

Can somebody answer post 86 as i would like to know too.....??

['CHARD]

Can somebody answer post 86 as i would like to know too.....??

 

Maybe it's just me, but despite having substantial knowledge on class 26, I am unable to compose an answer to the above as I don't recognise the question, indeed i don't even see a question

[Dave47549]

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[Jamie]

Nothing appears to be different between 2610-11-12-13. All from the 26/1 model. Consecutive numbers suggest them all to be from the same batch of releases. Similar/identical detail features would tie in with it. All have the square holes to allow disc fitting, compare with 2650 which has the disc-less front (and is a more recent release with other differences).

 

Though tbh, this is a summary, first glance look - I can play spot the difference no better than anyone else.

Suggest these are just alternative running numbers. They do this regularly.

[jbg06003]

Hattons are showing as having new stock of Heljan 26/1s in BR Blue - 2610 (26028), 2611 (26031), 2612 (26027) and 2613 (26029), all around the £47-£49 mark so very good value and maybe enough to tempt me even if not my modelling area.

 

But what are the differences between them?.....

 

As the proud owner of one of each I guess I'm well placed to answer this. Why not before ? ... well you gotta let the tension build......

 

So, after much deliberation and inspection the results of the Fife jury are as follows: -

 

 

They're identical apart from running numbers, so not identical but you get the drift.

EDIT : Ok a small slice of humble pie - I've just noticed that the elect warning flashes vary in position (side and nose) from loco to loco. So well done to Heljan!

 

 

Pics of the real thing here http://brucegalloway....com/p921264829. (Well most of them)

 

HTH

[Cornish Triang Paul]

I did think that but as first released a while back..... One is on the Christmas pressie list !

[brushman47544]

 

As the proud owner of one of each I guess I'm well placed to answer this. Why not before ? ... well you gotta let the tension build......

 

So, after much deliberation and inspection the results of the Fife jury are as follows: -

 

 

They're identical apart from running numbers, so not identical but you get the drift.

EDIT : Ok a small slice of humble pie - I've just noticed that the elect warning flashes vary in position (side and nose) from loco to loco. So well done to Heljan!

 

 

Pics of the real thing here http://brucegalloway....com/p921264829. (Well most of them)

 

HTH

I had forgotten I'd even asked the question - so thanks. 26027 for me then !

[Ben04uk]

Can anyone confirm if the Heljan Class 26 models in BR Blue reference no's 2602, 2603, 2604, 2606 were the only ones produced with the tablet catchers? Or there any newer versions of the model in blue with the tablet catcher?

['CHARD]

Can anyone confirm if the Heljan Class 26 models in BR Blue reference no's 2602, 2603, 2604, 2606 were the only ones produced with the table catchers? Or there any newer versions of the model in blue with the table catcher?

 

I presume you mean tablet catchers.

 

Yes, only the original Far North/ Moray/ Inverness locos were tablet catcher fitted at build, and only the low reference numbered early Heljan examples that you listed have been produced as D5320/5/31/40.

[Ben04uk]

Thanks. I wonder why none of the currently announced future releases include the tablet catcher? Not a big seller I suppose...

[64F]

Can anyone confirm if the Heljan Class 26 models in BR Blue reference no's 2602, 2603, 2604, 2606 were the only ones produced with the tablet catchers? Or there any newer versions of the model in blue with the tablet catcher?

Heljan class 26 releases/announcements are as follows:

 

2600-2607 - class 26/1 (late 1960s/early 1970s condition, retaining tablet recesses but with end doors sealed)

2608-2609 - class 26/1 (as built, with end doors and tablet recesses)

2610-2615 - class 26/1 (late 1970s/early 1980s condition, both end doors and tablet recesses sealed)

2630-2640 - class 26/1 (late 1980s/early 1990s condition, refurbished with boilers removed etc.)

2650-2658 - class 26/0 (late 1980s/early 1990s condition, refurbished with boilers removed etc.)

2660-2665 - class 26/0 (as built, with end doors but no tablet recesses)

 

The only major body variation not yet made is the class 26/0 in 1970s condition.

 

I'd suggest that having 4 models of class 26/1 in pre-TOPS blue with tablet catchers was a fairly generous provision of that particular variation. I'm not sure if any locomotives still had their tablet recesses when they received their TOPS number.  What surprises me is the lack of any releases of the class 26/1 in as-delivered green without the yellow warning panel (#2608 and 2609 were both green/SYP).

[BrushVeteran]

Heljan class 26 releases/announcements are as follows:

 

2600-2607 - class 26/1 (late 1960s/early 1970s condition, retaining tablet recesses but with end doors sealed)

2608-2609 - class 26/1 (as built, with end doors and tablet recesses)

2610-2615 - class 26/1 (late 1970s/early 1980s condition, both end doors and tablet recesses sealed)

2630-2640 - class 26/1 (late 1980s/early 1990s condition, refurbished with boilers removed etc.)

2650-2658 - class 26/0 (late 1980s/early 1990s condition, refurbished with boilers removed etc.)

2660-2665 - class 26/0 (as built, with end doors but no tablet recesses)

 

The only major body variation not yet made is the class 26/0 in 1970s condition.

 

I'd suggest that having 4 models of class 26/1 in pre-TOPS blue with tablet catchers was a fairly generous provision of that particular variation. I'm not sure if any locomotives still had their tablet recesses when they received their TOPS number.  What surprises me is the lack of any releases of the class 26/1 in as-delivered green without the yellow warning panel (#2608 and 2609 were both green/SYP).

Unfortunately that would require retooling of the roof area alone just to represent the original exhaust outlet position similar to that of the 26/0. Sales of diesels modelled of this period are not the fastest sellers.

[47423]

Does anyone have an arrival date for the new batch of 26`s ?. Feb/March is going to be an expensive couple of months

[26power]

Anyone have a full list of class 26 models by Heljan i.e. model by model?  There is a list of the latest productions on the parallel thread: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/125592-Heljan-announce-further-batch-of-oo-gauge-class-26s/

 

I've found a Heljan advert from August 2014 that details what they call class 26 V.5.  Presumably the 2660 to 2665 listed below, but in the advert a five digit reference No. used, i.e. 26601 for D5300 in semi gloss green.  

 

Heljan class 26 releases/announcements are as follows:

 

2600-2607 - class 26/1 (late 1960s/early 1970s condition, retaining tablet recesses but with end doors sealed)

2608-2609 - class 26/1 (as built, with end doors and tablet recesses)

2610-2615 - class 26/1 (late 1970s/early 1980s condition, both end doors and tablet recesses sealed)

2630-2640 - class 26/1 (late 1980s/early 1990s condition, refurbished with boilers removed etc.)

2650-2658 - class 26/0 (late 1980s/early 1990s condition, refurbished with boilers removed etc.)

2660-2665 - class 26/0 (as built, with end doors but no tablet recesses)

 

The only major body variation not yet made is the class 26/0 in 1970s condition.

 

I'd suggest that having 4 models of class 26/1 in pre-TOPS blue with tablet catchers was a fairly generous provision of that particular variation. I'm not sure if any locomotives still had their tablet recesses when they received their TOPS number.  What surprises me is the lack of any releases of the class 26/1 in as-delivered green without the yellow warning panel (#2608 and 2609 were both green/SYP).

[26power]

A minute or two to detail what in the August 2014 Heljan advert, (before I lose it!):

 

26601  Class 26 v5  D5300 green (semi gloss)

26611  Class 26 v5  D5301 green

26621  Class 26 v5  D5309 green

26631  Class 26 v5  D5317 green with small yellow panels

26641  Class 26 v5  D5302 green with small yellow panels

26651  Class 26 v5  D5312 green (weathered)

 

i.e. first three and last one have no yellow on front.