Short Descriptions

78047 entered traffic at Hawick Shed on 25 October 1955 where the locomotive spent most of its lifetime working even deputising for failed Class 27 40 and 45 diesels on the Edinburgh - Carlisle route post - 1961. In 1966 once local passenger and freight s

Details

78047 entered traffic at Hawick Shed on 25 October 1955 where the locomotive spent most of its lifetime working even deputising for failed Class 27 40 and 45 diesels on the Edinburgh - Carlisle route post - 1961. In 1966 once local passenger and freight services were discontinued or taken over by diesel traction 78047 moved over to Bathgate mainly to operate mineral trip freights from local collieries and to haul the occasional enthusiasts special. Reallocated to St. Margarets prior to withdrawal 78047 was eventually scrapped in January 1967. Length: 215mm - Motor: 5 Pole Skew Wound

Manufacturer

Hornby

Assembly

Pre Assembled

Control Type

Analogue

Decoder Type

21 Pin Loco Decoder

Finish

Weathered By TMC

Number Of Functions

2 Functions

Range

24.5T Minerals

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Shape

Board and Batten Sheet

Era (Period of operation)

Era 5 (1956-1968)

DCC Ready

Yes (8 Pin)

Condition

New