Heljan 1724

Class 17 Clayton BR blue D8568 (small yellow panels)

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Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1957 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

Experience with the early Type 1 diesels revealed a need for better visibility for loco crews and the result was the Clayton Type 1 with its characteristic centre cab. Unfortunately, the twin-engined design proved to be unreliable and despite 117 examples being built, the class managed less than a decade in service.


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Catalogue listing

Brand
Heljan
Product Code
1724
GTIN
5708769017240
RRP
£199.00
Release date
2022

Model details

Livery
BR blue
DCC status
DCC Ready 8-pin socket
Finish
Pristine
Minimum radius curve
Radius 1
Power pickup
All wheels
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Running number
D8568

Prototype information

Used for
Light Goods and Passenger
Locomotive class*
British Rail Class 17
Operator
British Rail
Motive power
Diesel
Wheel arrangement
Bo-Bo
Max speed
60 mph
Built
1962-1965
Built by
Clayton/Beyer Peacock
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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