Hornby R3757

EWS, Class 47/7, Co-Co, 47798 'Prince William' - Era 9

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description
Class 47/7 locomotives are a modification of Class 47/4 locomotives, being fitted with long range fuel tanks and new cabling to work with Propelling Control Vehicles (PCV) on mail carrying services.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R3757
GTIN
5055286656057
RRP
£79.99
Release date
October 2019

Model details

DCC status
DCC Ready 8 pin socket
Finish
Pristine
Gauge
OO
Livery
Royal Train Claret
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Motor
5 Pole Skew wound
Name
Prince William
Colour
Claret
Power pickup
Power bogie only
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Running number
47798

Prototype information

Locomotive class*
Class 47
Operator
EWS
Motive power
Diesel
Wheel arrangement
Co-Co
Max speed
80 mph / 95 mph
Designer
Brush Traction
Built
1979-1984
Built by
Brush Traction British Rail Crewe Works

* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

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