Model Year Details
1989 - Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - The Silcock Express
47231
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
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.
Catalogue Number: R.245
Year Information: ---
Model Motor: Type 5 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 35th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 35th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £25.95
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
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 |
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