Heljan O Class 17 (2021)
Model overview
D8568 near Bewdley in May 2017. ©Hugh Llewelyn
Class 17
Scale: O Gauge (1:43 Scale)
Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2021
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. Screw terminals for wired decoder
Manufacturer: Heljan - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2021
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. Screw terminals for wired decoder
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Door handles Exhausts Fan Grill (etched) Fan(s) Jumper cables Lamp irons Side grilles (etched) Tablet catcher recess Vents |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Snow plough |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic screw link coupling Lifeguard Pipework - pre-fitted to front Pipework - pre-fitted to rear Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed & painted Glazing Seating Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Battery box Footsteps Fuel tank Pipework Sand boxes Sanding gear |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened Metal-pin point bearings |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Heavy diecast |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Screw Link Couplings |
Coupling type |
3-link coupling |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Working cosmetic features |
Rotating fan(s) |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. Screw terminals for wired decoder |
DCC speaker |
Provision for a 40mm round speaker. |
Motor location |
Locomotive |
Motor type |
2 x 5-pole motors |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Directional headlights & tail lights Headlights (independent) Illuminated headcodes Tail lights (independent) |
