Model Details
Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive
47421
Years Released:
1977
1978
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive
Running Number: 47421
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: * 20,000 solo models produced and 23,300 in sets.
Models Produced: * 43,300
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1977
1978
Running Number: 47421
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: * 20,000 solo models produced and 23,300 in sets.
Models Produced: * 43,300
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1977
1978
 1977 |
 1978 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Blue
Livery Details: Rail blue with 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: 387 - May 2023
Previous: 399 - April 2023
Movement:
(+12)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Blue
Livery Details: Rail blue with 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: 387 - May 2023
Previous: 399 - April 2023
Movement:
(+12)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | R.075 |
Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive |
| 1978 | R.075 |
Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive |
Train Sets Included In (2)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1978 | B.R. Express Freight Set |
| 1977 | Silver Jubilee Freight Set |
Related Service Sheets (7)
| 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 |
| HR1978 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Front) | 1978 |
| HR1978 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Back) | 1978 |
| HR1978 C3 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Class 5) | 1978 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1977 | Headcodes are illuminated at either end in the direction of travel. |
| 1978 | The 509 locomotives of this Sulzer engined class introduced in 1962 are spread over all the regions of British Rail and can be seen on fitted freight and passenger services in most parts of the country. The Hornby model has full cab interior detail, illuminated headcodes which change automatically with the direction of travel and is well finished in standard BR blue. The Ringfield Silver Seal motor unit captures the massive hauling power of the prototype. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1977 | Ringfield |
| 1978 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1977 | £13.95 |
| 1978 | £14.95 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.075 Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive - 1977
R.075 Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive - 1978
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