Model Year Details
1974 - Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive
D1738
Model: Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: D1738
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: * 19,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
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.
Running Number: D1738
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: * 19,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
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.
Year: 1974
Catalogue Number: R.863
Year Information: Cab fittings and wire handrails. Headcodes illuminated in the direction of travel. Pickups from both bogies.
Model Motor: Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - OO Gauge Scale Model Catalogue:Edition 20
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 20th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £8.95
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 699 - September 2025
Previous: 502 - August 2025
Movement:
(-197)
Catalogue Number: R.863
Year Information: Cab fittings and wire handrails. Headcodes illuminated in the direction of travel. Pickups from both bogies.
Model Motor: Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways - OO Gauge Scale Model Catalogue:Edition 20
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 20th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £8.95
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 699 - September 2025
Previous: 502 - August 2025
Movement:
(-197)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | R.863 |
Class 47 (Type 4) Co-Co Locomotive |
| 1975 | R.863 |
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 |
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