Heljan
Description
Heljan is a Danish manufacturer of model railway locomotives, rolling stock, buildings, and accessories. The company is best known for producing high-quality models in HO, OO, and O scales, catering to both European and British railway enthusiasts.
Heljan's product line includes detailed plastic kits, ready-to-run locomotives, and railway structures, often featuring unique or less commonly modeled prototypes. Their locomotives are praised for their strong motors, smooth operation, and attention to realism.
Founded in 1957 in Denmark, Heljan originally specialized in plastic model kits before expanding into model railways. By the 1970s, the company had become a major supplier of HO and OO scale railway buildings and accessories across Europe.
In the 2000s, Heljan entered the ready-to-run locomotive market, producing models of British and Scandinavian railways. The company remains a respected name in the industry, continuing to develop new and innovative models for collectors and railway hobbyists.
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