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Diesel locomotive

BR 47/8

Built by BR, Brush Traction

Top speed
153 km/h
95 mph
Length
19.38 m
63 ft 7 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the BR 47/8

Explore the powerful BR 47/8 diesel locomotive, a versatile engine with a rich operational history across the United Kingdom.

Built by Brush Traction, this impressive machine boasts a top speed of 153 km/h and a formidable tractive effort of 267 kN.

Its robust Co'Co' wheel arrangement and standard 1435 mm gauge make it a reliable workhorse for various railway operations.

Discover the legacy of the BR 47/8, having served numerous operators including British Railways Board, Cotswold Rail, and Virgin CrossCountry.

BR 47/8 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBR 47
Built byBR, Brush Traction
Top speed153 km/h95 mph
Tractive effort267 kN60,024 lbf
Prime moverSulzer 12LDA28-C
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length19.38 m63 ft 7 in
Width2.69 m8 ft 10 in
Height3.9 m12 ft 10 in
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Operators of the BR 47/8

Railway companies that have operated the 47/8, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 47/8United Kingdom
Cotswold RailCD 47/8United Kingdom
Direct Rail ServicesDRS 47/8United Kingdom
Locomotive Services LimitedLSL 47/8United Kingdom
Rail Operations GroupROG 47/8United Kingdom
Riviera Trains LtdRV 47/8United Kingdom
Virgin CrossCountryVCC 47/8United Kingdom
West Coast Railway CompanyWCRC 47/8United Kingdom

BR 47/8 photos

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