Model Details
Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive
D1738
Years Released:
1974
1975
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive
Running Number: D1738
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: ---
Models Produced: * 19,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1974 1975
Running Number: D1738
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: ---
Models Produced: * 19,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1974 1975
 1974 1975 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: 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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 393 - May 2019
Previous: 392 - April 2019
Movement:
(-1)
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: 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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 393 - May 2019
Previous: 392 - April 2019
Movement:
(-1)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | R.863 |
Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive |
| 1975 | R.863 |
Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive |
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 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1974 | Cab fittings and wire handrails. Headcodes illuminated in the direction of travel. Pickups from both bogies. |
| 1975 | 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. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1974 | Ringfield |
| 1975 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1974 | £8.95 |
| 1975 | £11.50 |
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R.863 Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive - 1974
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