Class 47 Number 47715 Virgin Livery Thunderously Belching Diesel Fumes Climbing Out of Keighley!

British Railways Class 47 Co-Co diesel-electric locomotive number 47715 (originally entering service under the pre-TOPS scheme as D1945 and later numbered 47502) was built in 1965 by Brush Traction at Loughborough. This 114-tonne mainline locomotive is powered by a Sulzer 12LDA28-C 12-cylinder twin-bank turbocharged diesel engine which generates 2,580 brake horsepower. Utilizing a Brush DC electrical transmission system, the locomotive is geared for a maximum operational top speed of 100 mph and exerts a starting tractive effort of 55,000 lbf. This asset is beautifully turned out in its iconic heritage Virgin Trains livery, reminiscent of the classic 1990s cross-country era.

The locomotive is seen here in 8K 16:9 widescreen leaving Keighley Station during the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Summer Diesel Gala. Belching fumes from its Sulzer engine, the locomotive is captured climbing uphill towards Oxenhope on Saturday 20/06/2026 at 08:37.

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