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Lot 175: Heljan OO Gauge British Rail Class 47 Diesel Locomotive D1501 in Two-Tone Green Livery

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This auction ended on 5 September 2026.

Start price: £40

Estimate: £40 - £60

Buyer’s premium: 22%

Sold for: £70

A Heljan model of a British Rail Class 47 Co-Co diesel locomotive. The model is finished in a two-tone green livery and features the running number D 1 5 0 1 printed at both cab ends. A centrally positioned British Railways late crest, depicting a lion holding a wheel, is present on the side. The locomotive is housed in its original white foam-lined inner carton and a blue cardboard outer sleeve. The outer sleeve bears a printed red oval logo containing the word HELJAN. A handwritten white adhesive sticker on the box lid reads 1 2 8 7 0. A white auction label from SHELBYS AUCTIONEERS is also present, identifying the item as LOT 175 with the barcode 0 1 1 3 2 5 0 2 6 2 6. The locomotive remains wrapped in its original clear protective plastic film. Construction includes fine external detailing such as buffer beam components and clear cab glazing.

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