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1 week ago British Rail Class 47 diesel-electric locomotive, also known as the "Brush Type 4". Followers of this type are often known as "Brush bashers". Bubble car A British Rail Class 121 or 122 single railcar. This … See more
1 week ago The British Rail Class 47 or Brush Type 4 is a class of diesel-electric locomotive that was developed in the 1960s by Brush Traction. A total of 512 Class 47s were built at Brush's Falcon Works in Loughborough and at British Railways' Crewe Works between 1962 and 1968, which made them the most numerous class of British mainline diesel locomotive.
› Build date: 1962–1968
› Total produced: 512
› Power type: Diesel-electric
2 days ago WEB Jul 28, 2014 · Hi all-just wondering if you know the nickname each different class of loco or multiple unit has received (if it has at all) and why. The ones I know so far are: Class …
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1 week ago WEB 515 rows · D1648 / 47064 / 47639 / 47851. The British Rail Class 47 or Brush Type 4 is …
1 week ago WEB Aug 11, 2023 · The Class 47 locomotive stands as a symbol of enduring excellence, a workhorse that has withstood the test of time and left an indelible mark on the railway …
4 days ago WEB A []. Aventra - the brand name for a future series of class 345 electric multiple units to be built by Bombardier for London's Crossrail.; B []. Body Snatcher - common nickname for …
3 days ago WEB The British Rail Class 47 or Brush Type 4 is a class of diesel-electric locomotive that was developed in the 1960s by Brush Traction. A total of 512 Class 47s were built at Brush's …
1 week ago WEB The aim of this web site is to provide a comprehensive study of Brush Sulzer Type 4, or Class 47, locomotives. The study begins in the early 1960's and ends in the present …
1 day ago WEB Learn the story behind the Class 47, one of the most successful British Rail's diesels over the last half century. Discover the history and the models availa...
1 week ago WEB The British Rail Class 47 (Originally Brush Type 4) is a class of British railway diesel-electric locomotive that was developed in the 1960s by Brush Traction.A total of 512 …
1 week ago WEB Dec 10, 2022 · Duff, Brush - Class 47 Hoover - Class 50 Western - Class 52 Deltic - Class 55 Grid - Class 56 Bodysnatcher - Class 57 Bone - Class 58 Tug - Class 60 Shed* - …
1 week ago WEB 47732 (47580, 47167, D1762) Owned by Stratford 47 Group. Operational at Mid Norfolk Railway. 47765 (47631, 47059, D1643) Privately owned. Operational at East Lancashire …
1 week ago WEB Aug 2, 2019 · Gareth Bayer’s survey of surviving Class 47s looks at the preserved locomotives, including main line registered machines, other operational examples, and …
3 days ago WEB A second Class 47 locomotive, No. 47417, was purchased in 1994, initially as a source of spares for 47401 and was cosmetically restored in two-tone green livery as D1516. ...
1 week ago WEB Our ‘celebrity’ Class 47 is famous for a number of reasons – first, she was one of a small number of ‘standard Type 4’ locomotives that were adorned with names by the Western …
1 week ago WEB For example 47 330 was named 'Amlwych Freighter', renumbered 47 390, then reverted to 47 330 without losing the name. Planned or proposed names which were never carried …
1 week ago WEB Aug 15, 2015 · The Brush Type 4 was a second-generation diesel electric locomotive. The early designs like the English Electric Class 40 and the Sulzer Class 44/45/46 were 133 …
6 days ago WEB The British Rail Class 47 is a class of British railway diesel-electric locomotive that was developed in the 1960s by Brush Traction. A total of 512 Class 47s were built at Crewe …
6 days ago WEB Nov 3, 2010 · Class 47`s have several names - "Duffs", "Brush" (after the original builders) "Spoons" ... were Class 47 worked the nickname was soon applied to the loco as well. …
3 days ago WEB Class 47 Co-Co Diesel-electric Locomotives. The Class 47 Brush Sulzer BR Locomotives were designed for BR mainline passenger trains on Eastern, Midland, Southern and …
6 days ago WEB Aug 28, 2022 · Media in category "British Rail Class 47 nameplates" The following 59 files are in this category, out of 59 total. 47 727 "Rebecca" of Colas Rail.jpg 932 × 392; 30 …
1 week ago WEB 3 days ago · AstraZeneca is facing a class action lawsuit in the UK over claims that its vaccine caused deaths and severe injuries in several cases. Victims in as many as 51 …