Short Descriptions

Built between 1962 and 1968, the Class 47 Co-Co Diesel-Electric locomotive was once the most numerous class of mainline diesel in Britain with 512 examples. 310 locomotives were constructed by Brush in Loughborough, and the remaining 202 at Crewe. The loc

Details

Product Info

Between 1998 and 2004, 33 of the locomotives were converted from Class 47s to Class 57s by Brush Traction. The Class 57 features re-conditioned EMD engines and new traction alternators.

 

Network Rail leased six Class 57s fitted with either tightlock couplings or Dellner couplers enabling them to be used as rescue engines for EMUs in the south of England, with the locomotives having fulfilled a similar function as Virgin Train Thunderbirds on the ECML.

 

A locomotive with plenty of history and style is a worthy addition to any train enthusiast's collection while adding a modern and colourful twist.

Manufacturer

Hornby

Control Type

Analogue

Decoder Type

8 Pin Loco Decoder

Finish

Pristine

Range

1275

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Era (Period of operation)

Era 11 (2016-2026)

Condition

New