1722 Class 17 Clayton 8546 BR Green (Full Yellow Ends) Diesel Locomotive
"Built by: Clayton/Beyer Peacock
Number built: 117
Number series: D8500-D8616
Service Career: 1962-71 (BR), 1972-82 (industrial)
Region: Scottish, Eastern, North Eastern
Purpose: Light goods and passenger
Status in 2018: One preserved (D8568)
Class Profile: Experience with the early Type 1 diesels revealed a need for better visibility for loco crews and the result was the Clayton Type 1 with its characteristic centre cab. Unfortunately, the twin-engined design proved to be unreliable and despite 117 examples being built, the class managed less than a decade in service.
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"Built by: Clayton/Beyer Peacock
Number built: 117
Number series: D8500-D8616
Service Career: 1962-71 (BR), 1972-82 (industrial)
Region: Scottish, Eastern, North Eastern
Purpose: Light goods and passenger
Status in 2018: One preserved (D8568)
Class Profile: Experience with the early Type 1 diesels revealed a need for better visibility for loco crews and the result was the Clayton Type 1 with its characteristic centre cab. Unfortunately, the twin-engined design proved to be unreliable and despite 117 examples being built, the class managed less than a decade in service.
