Bring home this unique piece of British Rail history for a an incredible bargain price, only while stocks last. The BR NBL Prototype ‘10800’ locomotive was the first BR mixed-traffic diesel-electric locomotive when it was delivered in 1950, due to being originally ordered by the LMS prior to nationalisation.
Heljan have recreated much of the history of this iconic experimental loco, with four variations available in BR black and BR green liveries. These are all now available at up to 43% off their original RRP, so don’t miss your chance to bring one into your collection for a brilliant price.Â
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Product Features
Highly detailed model with separately fitted parts including handrails, ladders, exhausts, pipework, lamp irons, etched grilles and much more
Intricate livery application & printing
Five pole motor with twin flywheels, all-wheel pickup and drive
DCC & Sound capable – 21-pin socket with pre-fitted 15x11mm speaker
Independent directional & cab lighting
NEM tension lock couplings
Formations Guide
SR London to Brighton Passenger Service – 1954
10800 + 6 SR Maunsell coaches (BTK + TK + BTK BCK + TK + BTK)
Glasgow Central Test Train – 1950
10800 + 4 LMS Period III coaches (BT + CO + TO + BT)
Birmingham to Norwich Passenger Service – 1955
10800 + 7 LMS Period IIIs / Porthole Stock / BR Mk1s (BSO + TSO + TSO + TSO + SO + TSO + BSO)
Rugby Station Pilot 1957
10800 + 3 x 6-wheel milk tanks + LMS Period III Brake
Bletchley to Oxford Freight Service – 1951
10800 + BR 20t Brake + 3 x 16t Opens + 2 x ex-LMS 12t Vans + Warflat + 12t van + 1-plank open + 7-plank open + Toad Brake Van
Video Review
Take a closer look at this model running in Jenny Kirk’s review!
Prototype Information
Designed as a replacement for medium sized steam locomotives, this prototype diesel electric was ordered by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway in 1946, but did not enter service until two years after the nationalisation of British Railways in 1948. The locomotive was the first mixed-traffic diesel locomotive in the UK, and was operated on a variety of passenger and freight services in the Midlands and South of England throughout the 1950s.
After withdrawal, the locomotive was used for testing early AC transmission technology and was based at Brush Traction’s Loughborough Works, being renamed “Hawk”. The tests were successful, however the locomotive quickly became obsolete and was scrapped by 1976.
(Information provided via Wikipedia)
