Name: Heljan 1799 Class 17 Clayton D8574 in BR Blue - Limited Edition of 250 Produced Exclusively for Modelfair.com
Brand: Heljan
SKU: 1799
Price: 95.00 GBP

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

Prototype Era
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand

Heljan

Product Code

1799

RRP

£95.00

Model details

DCC status

DCC Sound Fitted

Livery

BR blue

Gauge

Tooling date

2009

Power pickup

All wheels

Minimum radius

Radius 1

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Coupling type

Tension lock

Pickup in tender

Minimum radius curve

1st Radius (371mm)

Coupling

NEM + Tension Lock

Finish

Pristine

Based on preserved

Passenger figures

Interior lighting

Chassis construction

Plastic & metal

Coupling mount

NEM pockets

Features

Directional lighting

Prototype information

Locomotive class^*

British Rail Class 17

Motive power

Diesel

^* 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.

Supplier Links

Heljan website

Search on Amazon

Search on eBay

Supplier links are provided for your convenience and do not guarantee that the product is currently available. RailwayModels.uk is not a representative of these suppliers, but may receive a commission when purchases are made through links on this page.

Related products

Heljan Class 17 Clayton D8574 in BR Blue is a limited‑edition OO‑scale model produced in a run of 250 units exclusively for Modelfair.com. The model is intended to represent a British Rail Class 17 locomotive in the pre‑TOPS British Rail blue livery.

The locomotive is fitted with DCC sound and features pristine finishing and directional lighting. It runs on all wheels, has a NEM coupling with tension lock, and is capable of negotiating a minimum radius curve of 371 mm (1st radius). The model measures 220 mm in length, carries the running number D8574 and uses a diesel motive power source. It is painted in the BR blue colour scheme, reflects the period 1962‑1965, and represents a maximum speed of 60 mph. The manufacturer part number is 1799 and the total production of the prototype locomotive was 117 units.

Key specifications: gauge OO, finish pristine, coupling NEM + tension lock, directional lighting, power pickup on all wheels, diesel motive power, built 1962‑1965, total prototype produced 117, operator British Rail, class British Rail Class 17, max speed 60 mph, manufacturer part number 1799, period represented British Rail blue (pre‑TOPS).