Model Details
Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - North Star
47613
Years Released:
1988
1989
1990
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - North Star
Running Number: 47613
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: * 3,300
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1988 1989 1990
Running Number: 47613
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: * 3,300
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1988 1989 1990
 1988 1989 1990 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Inter City
Livery Details: Grey and blue 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: 553 - September 2025
Previous: 1202 - August 2025
Movement:
(+649)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Inter City
Livery Details: Grey and blue 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: 553 - September 2025
Previous: 1202 - August 2025
Movement:
(+649)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | R.288 |
Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - North Star |
| 1989 | R.288 |
Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - North Star |
| 1990 | R.288 |
Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - North Star |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1988 | Alternative names and numbers supplied for, 47613 North Star and 47549 Royal Mail. |
| 1989 | Includes alternative names and numbers 47613 North Star, 47549 Royal Mail and 47620 Windsor Castle. Also supplied with hoses and cables for detailing the buffer beams. |
| 1990 | Includes alternative names and numbers 47613 North Star, 47549 Royal Mail and 47620 Windsor Castle. Also supplied with hoses and cables for detailing the buffer beams. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1989 | Type 5 Ringfield |
| 1990 | Type 5 Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1988 | £23.46 |
| 1989 | £25.45 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.288 Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - North Star - 1988
R.288 Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - North Star - 1989
R.288 Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - North Star - 1990
Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - North Star on ebay UK
This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated.
Search For: 'hornby 47 north'
