These CCTs and PMVs are arguably the best thing in Heljan's current inventory - certainly the only thing I've bought two of.
They are a delight to behold - detail, and especially proportions, are spot-on. I love the fact they represent the wide range of variants of these versatile vans - versatile in reality, and versatile on the layout: they were present in so many steam-era and pre-privatisation movements throughout Britain, and lend themselves to just about any kind of modelling.
They deal well with tight radiuses, and fit almost anywhere a standard 10T van will. Absolutely love these - at current prices they're a total bargain - amazed they haven't sold-out.
Beautiful wagon for the start of my O gauge journey. The detail is great and it seems to run really well though I don't have the layout setup admittedly . Regretting not getting the other red versions when they were available. These are a beautiful edition to my collection.
Really great model, with lovely lights and an immensely metallic finish.
Very good service. Slight issue with running, cutting out very occasionally but otherwise very good.
Well done.
Amazing model, great detail. Only issue really is when you drop the coupling down the hook is pretty close to the coach bottom making it hard to connect. Been better to been slightly further out.
A gem of a model. Well made at an excellent price. Looking forward to more offerings.
Great model, runs perfect out of the box , no issues, Great price for this standard.
Nice looking model but on DCC a very jittery runner even after running in, changed the decoder but still not good runner.
Very good runner, like the green colour, better than the previous Lima and Hornby models. Will be fun to try and fit sound to this model.
At current prices, this is a LOT of small-yard shunter for not-much money. The short wheelbase means you can run it anywhere, but the model still has a LOT of presence and character. It also has enough torque to shift prototypical consists, and does-so even over the rail-gappy old layout I use it on.
Had I paid the full original price, the detailing and finish would strike me as acceptable, but perhaps not outstanding; at current retail - bargain!
This example can be a reluctant starter with larger loads - the wheels need *regular* cleaning.
All told it's a very handsome model, and a very useful one. O-gauge layouts tend to be smaller, have tight radiuses and multiple points - and this is a great loco for those purposes, as well as for more conventional running.
Get one while you can!
another brilliant loco and such value for money
A fine model, only let down by the weathering - it's a bit "broad brush" in application and the colour is rather odd/jarring (a reddish brown that's not really suitable for UK railways).
brilliant loco and exceptional value for money
A very nice model that is only let down by the lack of an instruction sheet showing where the many optional accessories go. However, Tower Models have a pdf of it on their website. There are alternative parts for air or vacuum brake to make it a Mk2 or a Mk2a
A really beautiful coach, wonderful detail incorporated on the body and chassis as well as a very accurate interior, packed with detail. I was very happy that it arrived with knuckle couplings fitted, that are interestingly compatible with the Ellis Clarke drophead couplings, which is an unexpected bonus.
Nice model, runs well, good value, good packing arrived safe in Australia
For £99 you can't go wrong with this one. For my review of BR blue 47316 see my review of the class 47 BR Blue Large Logo 47450 model. All of my comments there apply equally to this model.
So for £99 what an absolute bargain this model is. Forget all the well published negative reviews from so called 'expert YouTube reviewers'. Unless you place a scale rule over the model, place it over a scale drawing or sit it side by side with other manufacturers models you will be hard pressed to spot 'the errors'. All models from all manufacturers are a compromise at some point. Placed on the track and coupled to rolling stock and viewed from a normal distance the model looks every bit a Class 47. Out of the box the fit and finish are first class with nothing loose, damaged or missing. The paint and is great with crisp edges and legible printing. Forget the comments regarding the model being 'only four axial drive and light in weight'. Performance is outstanding hauling prototyoical train loads over 2nd radius curves and set track turnouts. For £99, less than a third of other 'high spec' models you really can't go wrong, you have to get one while you can. For £99 I think I will find room and an excuse for more on my layout come my next payday.
Not as bad as people make out on RMweb, if you believe the rubbish spouted by the rivet counters on there, or video reviewers. e.g. its's 1.89 mm to short across the cab front. Really glaring, I think not.
Out performs in running the latest tool Bachmann 47. Wish I'd taken no notice of the what was said on RMweb in the past about his model and not bought a Crapma... sorry Bachmann.
Need another now, buy one you won't be dissapointed.
