Heljan 1720

Class 17 D8594 in BR green with small yellow panels

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Heljan
Product Code
1720
RRP
£119.00
Release date
2015

Model details

DCC status
DCC Ready 8-pin socket
Livery
BR green with late crest
Gauge
OO
Power pickup
All wheels
Tooling date
2009
Minimum radius curve
1st Radius (371mm)
Coupling
NEM + Tension Lock
Finish
Pristine
Name
W.P. Allen
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Minimum radius
Radius 1
Coupling type
Tension lock
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Running number
D8594
Features
Directional lighting

Prototype information

Locomotive class*
British Rail Class 17
Motive power
Diesel
Built
August 1948
Total produced
117

* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

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Heljan Class 17 locomotive D8594 is modelled in British Rail green with small yellow panels and the late British Rail crest. It is built to OO gauge, is DCC ready with an 8‑pin socket and features directional lighting and power pickup from all wheels. The model represents a diesel‑powered British Rail Class 17 built between 1962 and 1965, of which 117 were produced.

Key specifications: the model measures 220 mm in length, uses an NEM coupling with tension lock, and can negotiate a minimum curve of 371 mm (1st radius). It carries the running number D8594, has a maximum speed of 60 mph, and bears the manufacturer part number 1720. The finish is described as pristine and the livery reflects the British Rail early‑crest period.

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