Heljan 2719- Class 27 - 5380 BR 2-Tone Green With Full Yellow Ends (Lightly Weathered)

• Requires 8 Pin Decoder
• Sprung Buffers
• NEM Couplings
• Directional Lighting
• High Detailed Exterior
• Ballast Weights for Increased Traction

A more powerful development of the Class 26 with a 1250hp engine and four-character headcode panel in place of the old disc system. Initially distributed across London Midland, North Eastern and Scottish regions, from the late-60's, they were concentrated in Scotland and continued in passenger, freight and departmental service until 1987.

Built By: Birmingham Railway Carriage & Wagon Co. Smethwick
Number Built: 68
Number Series: D5347-46 (27001-066/101-124,27201-212)
Career: 1961-1987
Region: London Midland, North Eastern, Scottish
Purpose: Mixed traffic
Status in 2019: 8 preserved examples