Model Details
Class 47 Co-Co Diesel Locomotive
47808
Years Released:
1995
1996
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 47 Co-Co Diesel Locomotive
Running Number: 47808
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: Available only in train sets.
Length - 10 1/16 inches - 25.6cm.
Models Produced: * 5,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1995 1996
Running Number: 47808
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: Available only in train sets.
Length - 10 1/16 inches - 25.6cm.
Models Produced: * 5,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1995 1996
 1995 1996 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Express Parcels
Livery Details: Dark red upper panel with red lower panel. Yellow cab ends with black window trimmings.
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: 1024 - December 2023
Previous: 765 - November 2023
Movement:
(-259)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Express Parcels
Livery Details: Dark red upper panel with red lower panel. Yellow cab ends with black window trimmings.
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: 1024 - December 2023
Previous: 765 - November 2023
Movement:
(-259)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | R.717 |
Class 47 Co-Co Diesel Locomotive |
| 1996 | R.717 |
Class 47 Co-Co Diesel Locomotive |
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1995 1996 | Twin Train Set |
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)
Catalogue Images (2)
R.717 Class 47 Co-Co Diesel Locomotive - 1995
R.717 Class 47 Co-Co Diesel Locomotive - 1996
Class 47 Co-Co Diesel Locomotive on ebay UK
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