BR Class 47 also known as the Train Sim World Brush Type 4, is a class of United Kingdom diesel-electric locomotives that were used on British railways from the 1960s to the present. They were the most common type of diesel locomotive on the British mainline.
Here are some details about the British Rail Class 47:
- Production – 512 Class 47s were built between 1962 and 1968 at Brush’s Falcon Works in Loughborough and at British Railways’ Crewe Works.
- Features – The locomotives had a top speed of 75 miles per hour, a Sulzer 12LDA28-C diesel engine, and a fuel capacity of 850 imperial gallons.
- Use – They were used on both passenger and freight trains.
- Preservation – As of January 2020, 32 Class 47s had been preserved, and some are on display at museums. Some preserved Class 47s include:
- 47105: Owned by the Brush Type 4 Fund and operational at Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
- 47117: Owned by Type 1 Loco Group and operational at Great Central Railway, Loughborough.
Manufacturer of BR Class 47
British Railways’ Crewe Works
Brush Traction
