Heljan 47

Richard Armstrong · 5th February 2006, 11:56

I am thinking of getting a Heljan 47. I was just wondering what everyones' opinion is of them. For example, are they good runners ?

960012 · 5th February 2006, 21:08

There ok! my friend has one and it was ok untill we kept attching coaches and the coupling jsut falls out!!

Richard Armstrong · 5th February 2006, 21:20

Hmmmm. If anyone can get a vid of it running that would be great!

86242 · 5th February 2006, 22:26

They are great. They are the best 47 model ever made and they do them in lots of different leviers so you can get lots of 'your old friends' and they run pretty well as well. I think overall they are the best production OO scale model you can get...

Richard Armstrong · 5th February 2006, 22:55

I'm planning in getting 47787 in EWS livery.

86242 · 6th February 2006, 15:41

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Originally Posted by one TN

Too wide. Best to wait for the Bachmann version.

Does 2mms really make any differance I would like to know if you could notice the differance in width between the Heljan and Bachmann 47...

Richard Armstrong · 6th February 2006, 16:01

I agree with Jon. I don't think I will notice 2mm when running it around my layout. I probably would wait for the Bachmann examples but they never seem to release their locos in a variety of liveries. Always good ol' Blue & Green

ChrisM · 6th February 2006, 17:32

Had one in RES livery,was a great runner and never noticed any problems with it.
Hattons are selling some off a little cheaper then most retailers but they are mainly the older models.

Richard Armstrong · 6th February 2006, 17:35

Ah. What's different with the newer models ?

ChrisM · 6th February 2006, 17:47

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Originally Posted by Richard Armstrong

Ah. What's different with the newer models ?

Newer batches have better packaging which stops any breakages in transit,they have foam inlay to stop any body cracking in transit (although mine arrived ok).
Not sure if they have any cosmetic changes.

Richard Armstrong · 6th February 2006, 17:57

OK, thanks for that.

Aureol · 7th February 2006, 21:12

I think Heljan are a brilliant model company, though I must say, I do prefer the new Cromptons.
Heljan are a bit overpriced though, especially those Dogfish wagons!

Demps · 13th May 2006, 11:18

Wright if your running a yard and want to run prototypical speeds, i would wait for the bachy 47, the hely has a speed controller which isnt, how do i say, gradual accelaration, it will begin to shoot of at a certain speed and is not the best for crawling. Where as the bachy 47 is set to resolve these problems, only thing is u will have to wait for all the spicey liveries !. But if you are running a large larout with high speeds (prototypical, not rocket speeds) the 47 will be just fine.

Nick · 28th August 2006, 16:14

Rich did you ever buy a Heljan Spoon or waiting for bachmanns?

The 158 Man · 29th August 2006, 23:31

I had one a while ago and I was VERY disappointed!

1) - Too Expensive :angry6:
2) - Too Fast When Accelerating :hmph:
3) - Headlights Are CRAP :hmph:
4) - Pulling Power Is Atrocious :hmph:

The only good part is the detailing that comes with them. :happy6:

5th February 2006, 11:56	#1
Richard Armstrong TOC Owner Join Date: 8 Jun 2005 Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire Posts: 1,901	Heljan 47 I am thinking of getting a Heljan 47. I was just wondering what everyones' opinion is of them. For example, are they good runners ? __________________ Richard Why not have a look at my photo site at: www.richard-armstrong.fotopic.net or video site: www.freewebs.com/railatestuk

5th February 2006, 21:08	#2
960012 Driver Trower (Junior) TOC Owner Join Date: 4 Nov 2005 Location: Parkstone Posts: 1,992	There ok! my friend has one and it was ok untill we kept attching coaches and the coupling jsut falls out!! __________________ Visit http://stephen9466.fotopic.net/ For loads of railway pictures. Driver Trower Junior, Friend of Driver Crispy and Driver Scrutters, part of the TTT (The Troublesome Trio!)

5th February 2006, 21:20	#3
Richard Armstrong TOC Owner Join Date: 8 Jun 2005 Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire Posts: 1,901	Hmmmm. If anyone can get a vid of it running that would be great! __________________ Richard Why not have a look at my photo site at: www.richard-armstrong.fotopic.net or video site: www.freewebs.com/railatestuk

5th February 2006, 22:26	#4
86242 TCF On Moderation Join Date: 8 Jun 2005 Location: Waiting in some far corner of the country for a 37 in full sun Posts: 635	They are great. They are the best 47 model ever made and they do them in lots of different leviers so you can get lots of 'your old friends' and they run pretty well as well. I think overall they are the best production OO scale model you can get... __________________ Jonathan http://www.milepost39.co.uk

5th February 2006, 22:55	#5
Richard Armstrong TOC Owner Join Date: 8 Jun 2005 Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire Posts: 1,901	I'm planning in getting 47787 in EWS livery. __________________ Richard Why not have a look at my photo site at: www.richard-armstrong.fotopic.net or video site: www.freewebs.com/railatestuk

6th February 2006, 16:01	#7
Richard Armstrong TOC Owner Join Date: 8 Jun 2005 Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire Posts: 1,901	I agree with Jon. I don't think I will notice 2mm when running it around my layout. I probably would wait for the Bachmann examples but they never seem to release their locos in a variety of liveries. Always good ol' Blue & Green __________________ Richard Why not have a look at my photo site at: www.richard-armstrong.fotopic.net or video site: www.freewebs.com/railatestuk

6th February 2006, 17:32	#8
ChrisM Driver Manager Join Date: 14 Aug 2005 Posts: 722	Had one in RES livery,was a great runner and never noticed any problems with it. Hattons are selling some off a little cheaper then most retailers but they are mainly the older models. __________________

6th February 2006, 17:35	#9
Richard Armstrong TOC Owner Join Date: 8 Jun 2005 Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire Posts: 1,901	Ah. What's different with the newer models ? __________________ Richard Why not have a look at my photo site at: www.richard-armstrong.fotopic.net or video site: www.freewebs.com/railatestuk

6th February 2006, 17:57	#11
Richard Armstrong TOC Owner Join Date: 8 Jun 2005 Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire Posts: 1,901	OK, thanks for that. __________________ Richard Why not have a look at my photo site at: www.richard-armstrong.fotopic.net or video site: www.freewebs.com/railatestuk

7th February 2006, 21:12	#12
Aureol Banned Join Date: 29 Sep 2005 Location: With a spanner in hand in D212's engine room Posts: 3,000	I think Heljan are a brilliant model company, though I must say, I do prefer the new Cromptons. Heljan are a bit overpriced though, especially those Dogfish wagons!

13th May 2006, 11:18	#13
Demps Driver Manager Join Date: 11 May 2006 Location: York Posts: 703	Wright if your running a yard and want to run prototypical speeds, i would wait for the bachy 47, the hely has a speed controller which isnt, how do i say, gradual accelaration, it will begin to shoot of at a certain speed and is not the best for crawling. Where as the bachy 47 is set to resolve these problems, only thing is u will have to wait for all the spicey liveries !. But if you are running a large larout with high speeds (prototypical, not rocket speeds) the 47 will be just fine.

28th August 2006, 16:14	#14
Nick Lets go to CREWE Chief Executive Join Date: 8 Jun 2005 Posts: 1,093	Rich did you ever buy a Heljan Spoon or waiting for bachmanns? __________________ All Aboard to CREWE, calling at Birminghmmmmmmmmmmmmm and Gazebo.

29th August 2006, 23:31	#15
The 158 Man Train Driver Signaller Join Date: 14 Jul 2006 Location: York, United Kingdom Posts: 467	I had one a while ago and I was VERY disappointed! 1) - Too Expensive :angry6: 2) - Too Fast When Accelerating :hmph: 3) - Headlights Are CRAP :hmph: 4) - Pulling Power Is Atrocious :hmph: The only good part is the detailing that comes with them. :happy6: __________________ *"Passengers at Platform 5, please stand clear..."*