I probably wouldn't get one for myself unless I somehow developed a love for the 26 in particular, I already have a Type II. But, I will give Heljan credit, she looks lovely. And I will also give Heljan credit for letting you take a look at this loco after your honest review of the company's other offerings, to me, that shows that Heljan does care about improving.
A nice looking model, not on my must have list at the moment but never say never. I do wonder why Heljan are persisting with fitting buffer beam detail at both ends. I’m also not keen on removable roofs, having had a few issues with other manufacturers who’ve used magnets. Not sure Heljan’s removable roof is an improvement tbh. It’s good to see that they’ve ditched the bulbs and used LEDs. That’s definitely an improvement. Looks a very smooth runner with a very quiet motor too. Always great to see running shots around Dean Park. Cheers for the review Dave.
Great video here Dave, overall it is looking to be a very good model from Heljan, as someone who has had excellent experience of the locos that they have produced in previous years I would definitely be up for getting one of these as currently a 26 is not in my collection, with regard to your question of the fans being red could be so it’s easier for the people doing maintenance to spot if there are any defects in the fan, I have based my possibility on German steam locomotives which had red wheels in order for inspectors to detect when the wheels were showing defects in them, the fan in the real locos would spin at quite a high speed in order to keep all the internals of the locomotive cool when they are running and constant running at that high speed could make them vulnerable to defects over time, this actually happens on aircraft engines, those run at very high speeds and over time small cracks can form which if not detected can lead to disasters and has led to disasters in the past, as I say though that is just my thoughts, great video overall here Dave, as I say it looks like a great loco and one I would mind getting as currently a 26 is not in my fleet, keep up the great work.
Very nice locomotive, and hopefully Heljan can use this to correct the issues with the windows in their current 47 tooling. My favourite was the railfreight large logo grey livery, but the one you've got looked great! I'd also say, at 15:15, those photographers got some great photos!
That does look fantastic, I've got just the one on order currently, but I do think one or two more may be joining it also. Great video as ever too, and very thorough overview
Firstly, nice review! I was going to complain that the livery did not look quite right, so I did a search and looked at my books and lo and behold, 26026 did have the grey on the body side finish at a lower height than the grey on the cab side, whereas the other 26s in ‘Dutch’ livery I have seen had the grey finish sit at the same level on both body and cab - very noticeable between 26026 and others in photos of double headed rail tours and on the model. That is great attention to detail from Heljan and just goes to show how wrong an armchair critic can be! 🤣
A nice looking loco and some very fine detail. However, I don't have the size of layout to justify a purchase when I already have two, D5300 and D5301 Eastfield. Cheers
The body looks a nice improvement but the bogies look disappointingly similar to the previous generation. They lack depth in the springs. Many modellers took time to cut the older ones and reposition them further back. I would have thought Heljan would have had a look on RM web. Overall though it looks great and I shall still pick up a few.
I notice one of the side windows is larger than the other 3, which I have seen in photos of the real locomotives. Always wondered why this was? It was never a feature of the first Heljan model. Maybe someone can explain why this modification was made to the real class 26s.
What a professional presentation. Easily the best model railway channel on TH-cam!
You’re too kind. Thanks Charlie lol
I probably wouldn't get one for myself unless I somehow developed a love for the 26 in particular, I already have a Type II.
But, I will give Heljan credit, she looks lovely. And I will also give Heljan credit for letting you take a look at this loco after your honest review of the company's other offerings, to me, that shows that Heljan does care about improving.
Hi thanks. Ben of Heljan is a guy who knows his beans and he takes on board comments, good and not so good. I enjoyed having a look a this one.
A nice looking model, not on my must have list at the moment but never say never. I do wonder why Heljan are persisting with fitting buffer beam detail at both ends. I’m also not keen on removable roofs, having had a few issues with other manufacturers who’ve used magnets. Not sure Heljan’s removable roof is an improvement tbh. It’s good to see that they’ve ditched the bulbs and used LEDs. That’s definitely an improvement. Looks a very smooth runner with a very quiet motor too. Always great to see running shots around Dean Park. Cheers for the review Dave.
Cheers Andy. It’s a nice wee loco. Not perfect, but I’ve yet to come across a model that is!
Great video here Dave, overall it is looking to be a very good model from Heljan, as someone who has had excellent experience of the locos that they have produced in previous years I would definitely be up for getting one of these as currently a 26 is not in my collection, with regard to your question of the fans being red could be so it’s easier for the people doing maintenance to spot if there are any defects in the fan, I have based my possibility on German steam locomotives which had red wheels in order for inspectors to detect when the wheels were showing defects in them, the fan in the real locos would spin at quite a high speed in order to keep all the internals of the locomotive cool when they are running and constant running at that high speed could make them vulnerable to defects over time, this actually happens on aircraft engines, those run at very high speeds and over time small cracks can form which if not detected can lead to disasters and has led to disasters in the past, as I say though that is just my thoughts, great video overall here Dave, as I say it looks like a great loco and one I would mind getting as currently a 26 is not in my fleet, keep up the great work.
Cheers. Yeah that’s an interesting theory. Dave
Love that livery! Thanks for sharing! Cheers, Andy
Cheers Andy.
Looks good . Thanks for review .
Thanks for watching! ;-)
The red fans might be an anti-corrosion paint, I'm thinking. Great review. 👍
Good call! like a red oxide type paint perhaps.
Very nice locomotive, and hopefully Heljan can use this to correct the issues with the windows in their current 47 tooling. My favourite was the railfreight large logo grey livery, but the one you've got looked great! I'd also say, at 15:15, those photographers got some great photos!
That does look fantastic, I've got just the one on order currently, but I do think one or two more may be joining it also. Great video as ever too, and very thorough overview
Cheers. Glad you enjoyed it. I always like the 26 and this one is a tidy model.
Firstly, nice review!
I was going to complain that the livery did not look quite right, so I did a search and looked at my books and lo and behold, 26026 did have the grey on the body side finish at a lower height than the grey on the cab side, whereas the other 26s in ‘Dutch’ livery I have seen had the grey finish sit at the same level on both body and cab - very noticeable between 26026 and others in photos of double headed rail tours and on the model. That is great attention to detail from Heljan and just goes to show how wrong an armchair critic can be! 🤣
Thanks. It was good getting a look at this new model.
Yeah, I checked my books too and make sure it was correct for this loco. :-)
Great looking loco and video.
great vid on channel great see you got vid out thanks four share
precioso trabajo, felicidades
A nice looking loco and some very fine detail. However, I don't have the size of layout to justify a purchase when I already have two, D5300 and D5301 Eastfield. Cheers
Thank you for pronouncing "Heljan" correctly Dave.
You say tomato I say tomato lol
The body looks a nice improvement but the bogies look disappointingly similar to the previous generation. They lack depth in the springs. Many modellers took time to cut the older ones and reposition them further back. I would have thought Heljan would have had a look on RM web. Overall though it looks great and I shall still pick up a few.
Thought these new 26s also had engine room lights?
I notice one of the side windows is larger than the other 3, which I have seen in photos of the real locomotives. Always wondered why this was? It was never a feature of the first Heljan model. Maybe someone can explain why this modification was made to the real class 26s.
Personally I think it's quite expensive for what you get, compared to other locos from other manufacturers..
I really hope they stop pre fitting all the Bufferbeam details. It actually stops me wanting to buy heljan locos.