Model Details
Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - North Star
47613
Years Released:
1988
1989
1990
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Running Number: 47613
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 47 (Type 4)
Designer: Brush
Class Information: Originally classified as Type 4 locomotives and later re-classified under the TOPS system as Class 47; the locomotives were introduced in 1962 with variants of the class still operational today (2010). More...
Weight: 117 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight & Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO
Model Information: Length - 10 1/16 inches - 25.6cm.
Models Produced: * 3,300
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1988 1989 1990
1988 1989 1990 |
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Inter City
Livery Details: Grey and blue with red and white lining and yellow cab ends.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1900 - December 2023
Previous: 3301 - November 2023
Movement: (+1401)
Model Year Details (3)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
---|---|---|
1988 | R.288 |
Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - North Star |
1989 | R.288 |
Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - North Star |
1990 | R.288 |
Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - North Star |
Related Service Sheets (4)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
---|---|---|
105 | 6 Wheel Powered Bogies | June 1978 |
105 (Back) | 6 Wheel Powered Bogies - Back | June 1978 |
94A | Diesel Loco Class 47 - R.073, R.075 | October 1978 |
94A (Back) | Diesel Loco Class 47 - R.073, R.075 - Back | October 1978 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
---|---|
1988 | Alternative names and numbers supplied for, 47613 North Star and 47549 Royal Mail. |
1989 | Includes alternative names and numbers 47613 North Star, 47549 Royal Mail and 47620 Windsor Castle. Also supplied with hoses and cables for detailing the buffer beams. |
1990 | Includes alternative names and numbers 47613 North Star, 47549 Royal Mail and 47620 Windsor Castle. Also supplied with hoses and cables for detailing the buffer beams. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
---|---|
1989 | Type 5 Ringfield |
1990 | Type 5 Ringfield |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
---|---|
1988 | £23.46 |
1989 | £25.45 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.288 Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - North Star - 1988
R.288 Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - North Star - 1989
R.288 Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - North Star - 1990
Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - North Star on ebay US
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