Ben Jones
Progress Report: Gresley 'O2'
For various reasons, it's been a while since we last received any samples of our forthcoming OO gauge Gresley 'O2' 2-8-0. However, we're...
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Ben Jones
Oct 1, 20213 min read
FIRST LOOK! O Gauge Class 73/1
We're delighted to unveil the first pre-production sample of our superb new O gauge Class 73/1 electro-diesel. This 'next generation'...
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Ben Jones
Sep 24, 20213 min read
Old Friends Return
In response to customer demand, new production runs of four popular OO gauge models are currently in preparation for 2022 release – the...
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Ben Jones
Sep 24, 20214 min read
Product Update - September
Now that the summer holidays are over, it’s time to get on with the serious business of delivering our latest new models. It’s already...
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Ben Jones
Aug 27, 20212 min read
National Grids!
In conversations with customers and retailers over the last couple of years, one project keeps cropping up above all others - our new O...
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Ben Jones
Aug 17, 20212 min read
'Tugs' in Production!
We're pleased to report that our new batch of O gauge Class 60s 'Tugs' is now in production - and looking very impressive. Following...
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Ben Jones
Jul 27, 20211 min read
Class 47 production underway!
They've been a long time coming, but our all-new O gauge Class 47s are finally in production. No fewer than 12 versions are expected in...
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Ben Jones
Jul 22, 20211 min read
Hoover Heaven!
The popularity of our O gauge Class 50 continues to take us by surprise. Even before they'd arrived in the UK, some of the second batch...
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Ben Jones
Jun 23, 20215 min read
HELJAN Progress Report - June 2021
It's hard to believe we're now into the second half of 2021 and already planning our production schedule for 2022 and 2023! While we...
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Ben Jones
May 28, 20212 min read
Latest Samples! O Gauge Class 26/27
We know there's a lot of excitement out there about our new O gauge Class 26 and 27 - and it's a feeling we all share too. These superb...
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Ben Jones
Apr 19, 20212 min read
Class 25 Batch 2 Confirmed!
Just a few weeks after the first editions of our OO gauge Class 25 were released, we're delighted to announce that all versions are now...
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Ben Jones
Apr 13, 20212 min read
O Gauge Class 27 Artwork Approved!
Announced last autumn at the same time as our retooled O gauge Class 26s, our new O gauge Class 27s are making excellent progress....
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Ben Jones
Mar 25, 20212 min read
Class 56 Artwork Approved!
Ahead of the arrival of the first decorated samples of our new O gauge Class 56, we thought you'd like to see the artwork these Type 5...
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Ben Jones
Mar 23, 20211 min read
Update - O Gauge replacement gears
Customers awaiting replacement gears for older HELJAN O gauge diesel locomotives can now obtain two different packs of gears from our...
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Ben Jones
Mar 19, 20212 min read
FIRST LOOK! O Gauge Class 73 CAD
Great news for electro-diesel fans - the CAD for our superb new O gauge Class 73/1 is almost complete. Final additions and tweaks are now...
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Ben Jones
Mar 17, 20212 min read
O Gauge Class 26 Artwork Revealed!
Announced last autumn in response to strong public demand, our new O gauge Class 26/1s are making excellent progress. Following customer...
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Ben Jones
Mar 16, 20212 min read
OO GWR Railcars - Now in Production
With our O gauge GWR Railcars now in shops and receiving a very warm welcome from customers and reviewers, attention has turned to...
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Ben Jones
Mar 15, 20211 min read
Latest Class 40 images!
Not long to wait now for our new centre headcode Class 40s in O gauge! The final pre-production samples arrived at our Danish office...
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Ben Jones
Mar 8, 20211 min read
Welcome to the new Heljan UK website!
If you want the latest HELJAN UK news, photos and videos, this is now the place to be. We'll bring you all the latest news on projects in...
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Ben Jones
Feb 3, 20211 min read
MONDAY BLUES
It's 'Blue Monday' today - apparently the most depressing day of the year. However, here at HELJAN we know that blue is good. In fact,...
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