BR Blue - The Class 47s : Britain’s Iconic Diesel Workhorse
In this video, we’ll explore:
🔹 The design and development of the Class 47
🔹 Its key technical features and performance
🔹 The various liveries and operators over the decades
🔹 Class 47 sub-classes
🔹 The enduring legacy of the “Brush Type 4”
Whether you’re a lifelong railfan, a model railway collector, or simply curious about British railway history, this video offers a deep look into what made the Class 47 an icon of the diesel era.
📸 Featuring historical images of examples in action!
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Some Class 47 reading from Amazon:
* Class 47 Locomotives: Celebrating Sixty Years - Paperback
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* Class 47 Diesel Locomotives (Modern Traction Profiles) - Hardcover
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* CLASS 47s: From Inverness to Penzance (Britain's Railways, 5) - Paperback
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This video explores the history and legacy of the British Rail Class 47, a key diesel locomotive in UK railway history. It covers its design, technical features, various liveries, sub-classes, and continued use on heritage lines. The footage includes examples of Class 47 locomotives with labels such as 31109, 31121, and others, operating under operators like British Railways and Intercity. Locations featured include Birmingham New Street, Banbury, Bangor, and several other stations across the UK. Headcodes such as 1F16, 1M09, and 6F30 are also noted in the metadata.
Fishplate has identified 49 locomotives in this video. We’ve also matched 11 headcodes and 2 operators . Create a free account to see where they appear, unlock timestamps and locations, and view the full breakdown.
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