British Rail Class 47 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brush Type 4 British Rail Class 47
Two Class 47s, Nos. 47424 and 47607, at Bangor station with a passenger train in 1987
Power type	Diesel-electric
Builder	Brush Traction and British Railways’ Crewe Works
Build date	1963–1968
Total production	512
Configuration	Co-Co
UIC classification	Co'Co'
Gauge	4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Wheel diameter	3 ft 9 in (1.143 m)
Wheelbase	51 ft 6 in (15.70 m)
Length	63 ft 7 in (19.38 m)
Width	8 ft 10 in (2.69 m)
Height	12 ft 9+1⁄2 in (3.90 m)
Locomotive weight	112 long tons (114 t) to 125 long tons (127 t)
Fuel capacity	850 imp gal (3,900 L; 1,020 US gal)
Prime mover	Sulzer 12LDA28-C
Multiple working	Not fitted when built. Some now retrofitted with ● Green Circle
Top speed	75 mph (121 km/h) or 100 mph (160 km/h)
Power output	Engine: originally 2,750 bhp (2,050 kW), later derated to 2,580 bhp (1,920 kW)
Tractive effort	Maximum: 55,000 lbf (245 kN) to 60,000 lbf (267 kN)
Train heating	47/0: Steam generator 47/3: None 47/4: Electric Train Heat
Locomotive brakeforce	61 long tons-force (608 kN)
Train brakes	Vacuum, Air, or dual
Career	British Railways
Number	D1500–D1999, D1100–D1111; later 47001–47981
Axle load class	Route availability 6 or 7

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 Class 47s were built at Crewe Works and Brush's Falcon Works, Loughborough between 1962 and 1968, which made them the most numerous class of British mainline diesel locomotive.

They were fitted with the Sulzer 12LDA28C twelve-cylinder diesel engine producing 2,750 bhp (2,050 kW) (later derated to 2580 bhp to improve reliability), and have been used on both passenger and freight trains on Britain's railways for over 40 years. Despite the introduction of more modern types of traction, as of 2008 a significant number are still in use, both on the mainline and on heritage railways. As of December 2008, 103 locomotives still exist, with 29 working on the mainline.

Images for kids

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  D1941 in the original two-tone green livery, at Landore depot in 1967

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  Two Class 47s, Nos. 47424 and 47607, at Bangor station with a passenger train in 1987

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  Class 47/0 47293 with a relief passenger train at York station in 1987

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  Class 47/3 47376 in Freightliner livery, at Toddington station

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  Class 47/4 47523 in standard BR Blue, at Birmingham New Street station in 1988

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  Class 47/9 47901 on a railtour at Westbury station in 1987

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  British Rail Class 47 no. 47707 with a Glasgow–Edinburgh shuttle at Haymarket in 1982.

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  Class 47/7. 47787 parked in a bay platform at Rugby station

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  47817 in Virgin Trains livery at Exeter St David's station.

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  47810 in undercoat at Stafford station on 18 April 2018 whilst being moved from Eastleigh to Crewe for use by LSL

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  Restored Class 47, D1935 "Roger Hosking MA", heading North with a compliment of Pullman Coaches at Dent Station on the Settle - Carlisle line

See also

In Spanish: British Rail Clase 47 para niños