Brush Traction 47/7

Built by Brush Traction

Top speed

160 km/h

99 mph

Length

19.38 m

63 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the Brush Traction 47/7

Discover the powerful BR 47/7 diesel locomotive, a true icon of United Kingdom railways.

Engineered by Brush Traction, this robust machine boasts a Sulzer 12LDA28-C prime mover and can reach an impressive top speed of 160 km/h.

With its versatile nature, the 47/7 has been operated by numerous esteemed companies including British Railways Board, Colas Rail UK, Direct Rail Services, and EWS. Its strong tractive effort makes it a reliable workhorse.

Explore the enduring legacy and varied applications of this significant diesel locomotive, a testament to British engineering prowess on the rails.

Brush Traction 47/7 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BR 47
Built by	Brush Traction
Top speed	160 km/h99 mph	99 mph
Tractive effort	267 kN60,024 lbf	60,024 lbf
Prime mover	Sulzer 12LDA28-C
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	19.38 m63 ft 7 in	63 ft 7 in
Width	2.69 m8 ft 10 in	8 ft 10 in
Height	3.9 m12 ft 10 in	12 ft 10 in

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Operators of the Brush Traction 47/7

Railway companies that have operated the 47/7, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
British Railways Board	BR 47/7	United Kingdom
Colas Rail UK	Colas Rail 47/7	United Kingdom
Direct Rail Services	DRS 47/7	United Kingdom
English, Welsh and Scottish Railway	EWS 47/7	United Kingdom
Fragonset Railways Limited	FR 47/7	United Kingdom
GB Railfreight	GBRf 47/7	United Kingdom
Locomotive Services Limited	LSL 47/7	United Kingdom
Rail Express Systems	RES 47/7	United Kingdom
Wensleydale Railway plc	WRC 47/7	United Kingdom
West Coast Railway Company	WCRC 47/7	United Kingdom