Model Details
Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive
D1520
Years Released:
1976
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Model: Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive
Running Number: D1520
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: ---
Models Produced: * 16,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1976
Running Number: D1520
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: ---
Models Produced: * 16,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1976
 1976 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
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: 1761 - November 2025
Previous: 2280 - October 2025
Movement:
(+519)
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
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: 1761 - November 2025
Previous: 2280 - October 2025
Movement:
(+519)
Model Year Details (1)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | R.060 |
Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (3)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 94 | Brush 4 Diesel Locomotive - R.060 | September 1976 |
| 94 (Back) | Brush 4 Diesel Locomotive - R.060 - Back | September 1976 |
| 98 | Ring Field Motor Power Unit - R.550, R.552, R.859, R.861, R.863 | June 1974 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1976 | The head code is illuminated at either end and changes automatically in accordance with the direction of travel. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1976 | Ringfield |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1976 | £11.95 |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.060 Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive - 1976
Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive on ebay UK
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