Heljan O Class 117 (2024)
Dave Martin
Model overview
Class 117 L428 ©Steve Jones
Class 117
Scale: O Gauge (1:43 Scale)
Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2024
DCC Capability: DCC Ready 21-pin. 2 decoders required
Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2024
DCC Capability: DCC Ready 21-pin. 2 decoders required
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 117 DMU - headcode box Class 117 DMU - marker lights fitted Class 117 DMU - with gangway connectors DMU - 2 car set DMU - 3 car set |
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Coach-end railings Door handles Exhausts Gangway corridor connectors Handrails Lamp irons Roof Furniture (Gas, Oil or Electric Lighting) Roof railing Tail lamp |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Pipework - pre-fitted to front Pipework - pre-fitted to rear Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed & painted Detailed guards compartment Glazing Seating Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Air tank Battery box Driveshafts (cosmetic) Engine Engine pipework Footsteps Fuel tank Gearbox Speedometer cable |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Drawbar coupling Screw Link Couplings |
Coupling type |
Screw-link couplings (ends) & Magnetic bars (between cars) |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
16 wheels |
Minimum radius |
4ft |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready 21-pin. 2 decoders required |
DCC speaker |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
Motor location |
Low profile mechanism below floor |
Motor type |
5-pole with flywheel |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Cab light Directional headlights & tail lights Illuminated destination display Illuminated headcodes Interior lighting |
