Gaugemaster GM4240226

Class 47 578 'Respected' Rail Express Systems (DCC-Sound)

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Prototype Eras
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Gaugemaster
Product Code
GM4240226
GTIN
5060025801513
RRP
£349.95

Model details

DCC status
DCC Sound Fitted
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Chassis construction
Heavy diecast
Livery
RES - Rail Express Systems
Tooling date
2024
Minimum radius
Radius 3
Coupling type
Tension lock
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Minimum radius curve
438mm
Features
Interior lighting

Prototype information

Main duties
Mixed Traffic
Power output
2,750 hp
(Later derated to 2,580 hp)
Locomotive type
Diesel-Electric
Builder
Brush Traction
British Rail Crewe Works
Build dates
1962 to 1968
Total built
512
Tractive effort
55,000 to 60,000 lbf
Top speed
75 or 95 mph
Wheel configuration
Co-Co
In service until
Present
Operated by
British Rail
Advenza Freight
Anglia
Caledonian Sleeper
Colas Rail
Cotswold Rail
Direct Rail Services
EWS
First Great Western
FM Rail
Fragonset
Freightliner
GB Railfreight
Harry Needle Railroad Co.
ONE
Porterbrook
Rail Operations Group
Riviera Trains
Victa Westlink Rail
Virgin Trains
Waterman Railways
West Coast Railway Co.

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Gaugemaster Class 47 locomotive number 578, named “Respected”, is supplied by Rail Express Systems and includes DCC sound functionality. The model is fitted with DCC sound equipment, allowing realistic audio playback when operated with a compatible digital command control system.

The manufacturer part number for this item is GM4240226. It is intended to represent the locomotive during the initial privatisation era of British railways.

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