Model Details
Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - Tunnel
47234
Years Released:
1994
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Model: Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - Tunnel
Running Number: 47234
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: * 1,150
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1994
Running Number: 47234
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: * 1,150
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1994
 1994 |
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: 3450 - July 2025
Previous: 2351 - June 2025
Movement:
(-1099)
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: 3450 - July 2025
Previous: 2351 - June 2025
Movement:
(-1099)
Model Year Details (1)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | R.116 |
Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - Tunnel |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 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. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Type 5 Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1994 | £31.05 |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.116 Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - Tunnel - 1994
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