Class 47 Compilation ~ Thrash included!
They were fitted with the Sulzer 12LDA28C twin-bank twelve-cylinder unit producing 2,750 bhp (2,050 kW) - though this was later derated to 2,580 bhp (1,920 kW) to improve reliability - and have been used on both passenger and freight trains on Britain's railways for over 50 years. Despite the introduction of more modern types of traction, a significant number are still in use, both on the mainline and on heritage railways. As of October 2016, 81 locomotives still exist as Class 47s, with further examples having been converted to other classes; 30 retain "operational status" on the mainline.
This video features a compilation of British Rail Class 47 diesel-electric locomotives, including units numbered 47237, 47596, 47746, 47810, 47843, and 47853. These locomotives were built between 1962 and 1968 at Crewe Works and Loughborough, and have been used on both passenger and freight services across Britain's railways for over five decades. The video includes footage from locations such as Bank, Crewe, and Loughborough. While the operators associated with these locomotives are listed, no specific headcodes are provided in the metadata.
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