Hellas-Express

by **christo** » Tue Nov 05, 2013 6:34 pm

BalkanExpress everything is possible with the right amount of work. Please note that the British model is 1/76 while the HO A551 will need to be 1/87.

Photo of the prototype BR class 56 by Phil Warmald.

christo.

by **Olympus** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:00 am

Hello, Good morning

Videos from series A-551

A-552
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2udjvB3O4I

A-553 (nice start sound by minute ~5:30)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0iFJklUg3M

A-554
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbdwWJ1Eq_o

A-555
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlRoqVlrXW8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCcklorUVrU

A-556
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvqfOAnmNyo

A-558
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK_tJC3gfgI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St6uJa0hi1Q

best regards Andy

by **christo** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 10:10 am

..and one mega rare photo for all the collectors

. Especially the ones without a scanner yet :lol:

...

Photo Balkanmodels: Lonesome A.559 at NES Thessaloniki early 1984 between duties. Note that the platform canopies still sport the temporary acrow props after the big earthquake six years earlier.

christo.

by **tasosa327** » Sat Mar 01, 2014 10:46 pm

Good evening to all.
Some pictures from the past from this beautiful machine and technical informations
too bad not released as a model.

Technical Information
Introduced : 1982
Constructor & Type: Electroputere (Romania), Type DEL4000, Two cab carbody with two control stations
Engine : Resita 16-251R of 3850BHP/2853kW at 1200RPM, 16 Cylinders, Turbocharged (Based on the Alco 16-251F)
Transmission: 1x Electroputere Alternator, 6x Electroputere Traction Motors. Dynamic Brake fitted.
Weight (working order): 123 tonnes
Overall Length : 66ft 2 5/8 inches/20200mm
Maximum Speed : 90MPH/145KMH
Total delivered : 10 (A551-A560)

Best regards
Tasos