Capture the look of the prototype well but spoilt by incorrect suspension and reversed colours on Regent logo.
Good value though, just need a bit of work to get them top notch
On receiving the model I was impressed with the level of detail in general on this loco. The bogies and items such as the compressor racks were well executed, as was the roof detail.
On powering up (anologue DC) it ran smoothly from stationary straight from the box.
The cab headlights worked well with a crisp white light and these correctly work only on the cab end facing the direction of travel. Sadly, the same cannot be said for the red taillight marker lights, that refused to work at all. I would appreciate some advice as to how that fault can be remedied.
Superb item. Ease of disassembly and reassembly to item of rolling stock.
I'm really pleased with the Heljan 3 car class 104. The BR green with speed whiskers is rendered extremely well and the Birmingham New St and Leicester destinations are perfect for my midland based layout. The electrical connections between the cars are easy to fit and the magnetic couplers work well. The unit is competitively priced and a superb addition to the fleet.
Good value set, could be more freerunning..
Great locomotive only annoying thing is the pre fitted pipework that has to be cut off before I can use it.
A fantastic looking DMU. More to the point, my version is in green. I’m an absolute sucker for anything in green 🙄. Having run it in on DC, I’m impressed with how smoothly it runs. Internal and external lighting is impressive. The intention is to fit a sound decoder, crew and passengers at some stage which obviously means opening up the units. At that point, I’ll see if I can address some of the internal wiring as some of it hangs down and can be seen through the glazing. That said, at a few pence under £250, it’s a bargain considering the original RRP was almost £490. For those who aren’t a sucker for anything in green, there are some fantastic other liveries still out there.
A great tank wagon with excellent running qualities and plenty of detail. I must like them as over the years my rake could now go up to 40 in various liveries. Not sure so I’ll have to check, but I think the early versions had metal chassis’s where as this batch are plastic. All the same, you’d be hard pressed to see the difference and the running quality is certainly not compromised.
Wozza!
I mean seriously wozza!
This model has ‘presence’ along with an excellent livery application & additional parts to be added if required.
On top of this, a very realistic price too.
Thank you Accurascale/Heljan.
Colin.
A really well built model. As others have said, it’s remarkably heavy for its size. I measured mine at 470gms, which is more than many 4-6-2 tender locomotives. At this weight with only two axels it does tend to “clunk” over points and rail joints. I don’t see it as an issue as the real unit would have done the same. Not looking forward to opening her up as there are plenty of reviews saying how awkward it can be. However, once I’ve completed the sound file and loaded my decoder, it’ll be a case of easy dose it! Similarly, I’ll be looking to see if I can fit a working tail light / lamp as the prototype used separate oil lamps on the rear. Would I recommend it to anyone? Certainly, especially at sub £100.
Unfortunately I lost a link from a wagon and this the replacement. Now I have a spare. Perfect.
Item arrived well packed , Model is very nice paint is crisp and numbering Nice and clear , Very please with this
Well packaged parcel and quick delivery.
Nicely detailed. Looks very good
Quick delivery, well packaged.
Surprisingly heavy for its size.
A good looking unusual model.
Great model, good price. Have to get the rest of them now.
Loco runs lovely but number lights only work one end the other end is just lines. Impossible to use couplings without removing detail parts from buffers.