Model Details
Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - Northamptonshire
47586
Years Released:
1991
1992
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - Northamptonshire
Running Number: 47586
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: * 1,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1991 1992
Running Number: 47586
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: * 1,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1991 1992
 1991 1992 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Inter City Swallow
Livery Details: White and dark grey 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: 1775 - September 2025
Previous: 1985 - August 2025
Movement:
(+210)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Inter City Swallow
Livery Details: White and dark grey 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: 1775 - September 2025
Previous: 1985 - August 2025
Movement:
(+210)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | R.587 |
Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - Northamptonshire |
| 1992 | R.587 |
Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - Northamptonshire |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Locos of this vereran class have assumed innumerable liveries and now appear in the InterCity Swallow style. Model has Type 5 ringfield motor and hoses annd cables to fit to buffer beams. |
| 1992 | The long serving and versatile Class 47s are found in a multitude of liveries, this example being InterCity Swallow. Model powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. Pipes and hoses for buffer beams included. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Type 5 Ringfield |
| 1992 | Type 5 Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1992 | £35.45 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.587 Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - Northamptonshire - 1991
R.587 Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - Northamptonshire - 1992
Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - Northamptonshire on ebay UK
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