Hornby Class 57 Blue Locomotive with Sound for Rail Operators

The British Rail (BR) Class 47 Co-Co Diesel-Electric locomotive, constructed between 1962 and 1968, was once the most numerous class of mainline diesel in Britain, with a total of 512 examples. Out of these, 310 locomotives were built by Brush in Loughborough, while the remaining 202 were constructed at Crewe. These locomotives were utilized for both passenger and freight operations.

As of 2020, 24 members of this class remain operational on the national network, with additional locomotives in storage and 31 preserved. One of the last Class 47/4 locomotives built was BR 47813, which was constructed in March 1964. This particular locomotive was upgraded with additional fuel tanks for increased range, and as a result, the upgraded locomotives have been well-maintained.

During its service life, BR 47813 has operated under various operators, including BR, First Great Western, Cotswold Rail, Rail Operations Group (ROG), and most recently, Direct Rail Services. This model depicts the locomotive during its time with ROG.

The BR Class 47 Co-Co Diesel-Electric locomotive is a 1:76 scale model, designed for the OO Gauge. The locomotive is equipped with a TTS (Total Tank System) fitted for Digital Command Control (DCC) operation. The locomotive's color is blue, and it features a Co-Co wheel configuration, designed by Brush.

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