Model Year Details

1994 - Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - Tunnel

U.K.
47234


Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - Tunnel

Model: Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - Tunnel (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 47234
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 47 (Type 4)
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
CO-CO
Model Information: Length - 10 1/16 inches - 25.6cm.
Models Produced: * 1,150
* 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
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Railfreight Speedlink Distribution
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.
Year: 1994
Catalogue Number: R.116
Year Information: In anticipation of increased traffic following the opening of the Channel Tunnel, Railfreight Distribution have earmarked a fleet of Class 47 diesels to provide feeder services. Model powered by a Type 5 ringfield motor.
Model Motor: Type 5 Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - 40th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 40th Edition
Hornby Railways - 40th Edition
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UK Price List: £31.05
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---

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1994 R.116 1994
Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - Tunnel

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