Brush Traction 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 Brush Traction 47/8

Discover the iconic BR 47/8 diesel locomotive, a workhorse of British railways.

This powerful machine, with its distinctive "Co'Co'" wheel arrangement, has served various operators across the United Kingdom, including British Railways Board, Cotswold Rail, and Virgin CrossCountry.

Boasting a top speed of 153 km/h and a robust Sulzer 12LDA28-C prime mover, the 47/8 class is renowned for its reliability and versatility in hauling freight and passenger services.

Explore the impressive specifications of this classic locomotive, from its substantial tractive effort to its substantial dimensions, making it a significant part of railway history.

Brush Traction 47/8 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BR 47
Built by	BR, Brush Traction
Top speed	153 km/h95 mph	95 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 47/8

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

Operator	Class	Country
British Railways Board	BR 47/8	United Kingdom
Cotswold Rail	CD 47/8	United Kingdom
Direct Rail Services	DRS 47/8	United Kingdom
Locomotive Services Limited	LSL 47/8	United Kingdom
Rail Operations Group	ROG 47/8	United Kingdom
Riviera Trains Ltd	RV 47/8	United Kingdom
Virgin CrossCountry	VCC 47/8	United Kingdom
West Coast Railway Company	WCRC 47/8	United Kingdom