Class 17 #D8539 (BR Green - Late Crest - Full Yellow Ends) - Pre Order


Class 17 #D8539 (BR Green - Late Crest - Full Yellow Ends) - Pre Order

Pre Order: 10% off CAD RRP   Canadian RRP: $253.99 estimate   UK RRP: £179.00

The Clayton Type 1/Class 17 were built between 1962 and 1965. Experience with other early Type 1 diesels revealed a need for better visibilty for crews and the result was the Clayton Type 1 with its characteristic centre cab. Unfortunately, the twin Paxman engine design proved to be unreliable and despite 117 examples being built, the class managed less than a decade in service with the first withdrawal in 1968 with withdrawls being completed by 1971 although 3 lasted at the Derby Research Centre until 1975. One was sold into private induatrial use and this one is now the lone suvivor of the class.

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