Model Details
Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - The Silcock Express
47231
Years Released:
1989
1990
1992
1996
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.
Model: Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - The Silcock Express
Running Number: 47231
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: A transfer sheet with alternative names and numbers are included, also a selection of simulated cables and hoses for fitting to the buffer beams. Alternative names and numbers included for 47231 The Silcock Express, 47207 Bulmers of Hereford and 47311 Warrington Yard.
Length - 10 1/16 inches - 25.6cm.
Models Produced: * 3,300
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1989 1990 1992 1996
Running Number: 47231
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: A transfer sheet with alternative names and numbers are included, also a selection of simulated cables and hoses for fitting to the buffer beams. Alternative names and numbers included for 47231 The Silcock Express, 47207 Bulmers of Hereford and 47311 Warrington Yard.
Length - 10 1/16 inches - 25.6cm.
Models Produced: * 3,300
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1989 1990 1992 1996
 1989 1990 1992 1996 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railfreight Speedlink Distribution
Livery Details: Light grey upper panel with lighter grey lower panel. Yellow cab ends with black window trimmings. Grey with yellow ends vans.
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: 1214 - December 2023
Previous: 2181 - November 2023
Movement:
(+967)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Railfreight Speedlink Distribution
Livery Details: Light grey upper panel with lighter grey lower panel. Yellow cab ends with black window trimmings. Grey with yellow ends vans.
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: 1214 - December 2023
Previous: 2181 - November 2023
Movement:
(+967)
Model Year Details (4)
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 |
|---|---|
| 1992 | Modelled in 2 tone grey livery with Speedlink Distributions sub-sector markings. Powered by Type 5 ringfield motor. |
| 1996 | The model is depicted in Railfreight 2-tone grey livery with Speedlink Distribution sub-sector markings. Alternative name and numbers are provided for Bulmers of Hereford, The Silcock Express and Warrington. Powered by a ringfield motor the model includes simulated hoses and cables for attachment to the buffer beams. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1989 | Type 5 Ringfield |
| 1990 | Type 5 Ringfield |
| 1992 | Type 5 Ringfield |
| 1996 | Type 5 Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1989 | £25.95 |
| 1992 | £30.85 |
| 1996 | £31.99 |
Catalogue Images (4)
R.245 Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - The Silcock Express - 1989
R.245 Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - The Silcock Express - 1990
R.245 Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - The Silcock Express - 1992
R.245 Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - The Silcock Express - 1996
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