Model Year Details

1975 - Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive

U.K.
D1738

Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive

Model: Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: D1738
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 47 (Type 4)
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
CO-CO
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 19,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Green
B.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
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.
Year: 1975
Catalogue Number: R.863
Year Information: Motor is driven on all axles of power bogie. Cab fittings and wire handrails. The head code is illuminated at either end and changes automatically in accordance with the direction of travel.
Model Motor: Ringfield
Publication: 1825-1975 Stephenson Edition - 150 years of railways
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 21st Edition
1825-1975 Stephenson Edition - 150 years of railways
Logo & Box Design:


UK Price List: £11.50
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---

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Model Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT MODEL IMAGE
1974 R.863 Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive 1974
1975 R.863 Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive 1975

Related Service Sheets (3)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
94 Brush 4 Diesel Locomotive - R.060 September 1976
94 (Back) Brush 4 Diesel Locomotive - R.060 - Back September 1976
98 Ring Field Motor Power Unit - R.550, R.552, R.859, R.861, R.863 June 1974

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