| Class 47 |
Type 4 |
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| Design: Brush Traction | |||
| Engine: Sulzer Twelve Cylinder 12LDA28C (2580hp) | |||
| Main Generator: Brush | |||
| Traction Motors: Brush | |||
| Wheel Arrangement: Co-Co | |||
| Total Built: 512 (1962-68 at Loughborough & Crewe) | |||
| Total Preserved: 37 | |||
The
Brush designed Class 47's were arguably the most successful of the classes introduced to
replace steam, with over 500 of this Sulzer engined type built between
1962 & 1968. A true mixed traffic engine which could be found all over the
BR network. The class is still in use today working both freight and
passenger trains for various companies. |
