Heljan Railways Class 17 Bo-Bo Diesel Electric BR Blue full yellow ends ref: 17021

A brand new 00 gauge example especially developed by “Heljan Railways” as part of their latest DCC ready series. This engine is the Class 17 Diesel Electric Locomotive., complete with all accessories and paperwork

The British Rail Class 17 (also known as the Clayton Type 1) was a class of 117 Bo-Bo diesel-electric engines built 1962–1965 by Clayton Equipment Company and their sub-contractor Beyer, Peacock & Co., for British Railways (BR). Power Type: Diesel-Hydraulic.

The Class 17s were designed with a centre cab and low bonnets to maximise visibility for the driver, following problems with the single-cabbed pilot scheme Type 1 locomotives.

Withdrawals took place from the late 1960s to 1971, some locomotives having a working life of less than five years. One was sold to an industrial user and has been preserved.