Model Details
Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - Lady Diana Spencer
47712
Uncatalogued Model - Image not from catalogue.
Years Released:
1981
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: 47712
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: * Uncatalogued model to commemorate the engagement of Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer.
Models Produced: * 9,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1981
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Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Blue Large Logo
Livery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab and black window trimming, with large logo.
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: 2591 - September 2025
Previous: 1692 - August 2025
Movement:
(-899)
Model Year Details (1)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | R.316 |
Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - Lady Diana Spencer |
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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R.316 Class 47 Co-Co Locomotive - Lady Diana Spencer - 1981
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