Heljan 1722

Class 17 Clayton 8546 in BR green with full yellow ends

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Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Heljan
Product Code
1722
GTIN
5708769172215
RRP
£139.95
Release date
TBA

Model details

DCC status
DCC Sound Fitted 8-pin socket
Gauge
OO
Livery
BR green with late crest
Power pickup
All wheels
Tooling date
2009
Minimum radius curve
1st Radius (371mm)
Name
W.P. Allen
Finish
Pristine
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 1
Coupling
NEM + Tension Lock
Running number
D8546
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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The Heljan Class 17 Clayton model, number 8546, is presented in British Rail green livery with late crest detailing and full yellow ends. It is an OO‑scale (1:76) diesel locomotive, faithfully reproducing the original Class 17 built between 1962 and 1965, of which 117 were produced. The model measures 220 mm in length and is fitted with a DCC sound module and an 8‑pin socket.

Key technical features include a pristine finish, NEM couplings with tension lock, directional lighting, and power pickup from all wheels. It can navigate a minimum radius of 371 mm (1st radius) and is capable of a maximum speed of 60 mph. The model carries the manufacturer's part number 1722 and bears the running number D8546.

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