Heljan OO BR Green With Small Yellow Panels E79960 – Weathered (21‑Pin) is a detailed OO gauge diesel railbus model designed for realistic railway modelling and authentic scale operation on standard 16.5 mm track layouts.
Featuring:
- Detail & Finish: Highly detailed bodywork in British Rail green livery with small yellow panels and a weathered finish, reflecting the prototype appearance of railbus E79960.
- Drive & Performance: Powered unit with all‑wheel pickup and a 5‑pole motor with flywheel for smooth operation on OO gauge track.
- Control & Compatibility: DCC‑ready with a 21‑pin decoder socket for digital operation; compatible with analogue DC once a decoder is installed.
- Couplings & Integration: Equipped with NEM couplings and sprung buffers to reliably connect with standard OO rolling stock.
Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: Approx. 170 mm (body length).
- Scale: OO (1:76).
- Gauge: 16.5 mm.
Technical Specifications:
- Brand: Heljan
- Model Type: Diesel Railbus
- Era / Prototype: Waggon & Maschinenbau (W&M) Railbus operated by British Rail for rural passenger services in the late 1950s and 1960s.
- Control System: DCC‑ready (decoder required)
- Decoder Interface: 21‑pin socket
- Minimum Curve Radius: Radius 1 (suitable for tight curves)
- Lighting: Working interior and directional lighting
- Coupler Type: NEM couplings
- Material: Heavy diecast chassis with detailed plastic body parts
- Power Source: Track‑powered
- Assembly: Ready‑to‑run
- Included: Railbus model only
Ideal for modellers building detailed OO gauge rural and branch‑line layouts and collectors of unique British prototype vehicles seeking accurate scale appearance and flexible control options.
Why this model matters
The Weathered BR Green E79960 represents a distinctive Waggon & Maschinenbau diesel railbus used by British Railways on rural services in the late 1950s and 1960s. With its weathered finish, detailed bodywork, all‑wheel drive, working lights, and modern DCC‑ready 21‑pin interface, it adds character and operational interest to branch‑line and mixed traffic scenes on OO layouts.
How to use it
Place the ready‑to‑run railbus on clean OO gauge track and connect it to a suitable DC controller for analogue operation. For digital control, install a compatible 21‑pin DCC decoder in the provided socket before connecting to a DCC system. Maintain clean wheels and track for optimal electrical pickup, check couplings before running, and store the model safely when not in use to preserve its detailed finish and mechanical components.