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Class 47s: The Jack of All Trades
Class 47s: The Jack of All Trades
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Class 47s have been part of the UK railway system for over 60 years but many were withdrawn from service in the late 1980s and 2000s. However, newer operating companies have seen the potential in further use for them and there are still a good amount of examples seen at work throughout the UK. This book shows the duties the class has worked from around the mid-1980s through to the present time.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2023
Publisher: Key Publishing Ltd
Over 60 years have passed since Class 47s first joined the UK railway system. They have been utilized on every kind of train throughout the years, including front-line passenger, freight, and charter trains. However, many locomotives were gradually withdrawn from service during the late 1980s and the following 20 years, with their former responsibilities being assumed by newer fixed formation electric and diesel units. Despite this, many of the newer operating companies that emerged during this time saw the potential for further use of these versatile and almost go-anywhere locomotives. While the vast majority of these locomotives have long since been scrapped, a significant number can still be seen in operation throughout the UK.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the duties that Class 47s have performed since the mid-1980s up to the present day. It showcases the diverse range of tasks these locomotives have been assigned, from heavy freight hauling to passenger service. The book also includes detailed information about the design and construction of the Class 47, as well as its performance and operational history.
Overall, "Class 47s: The Versatile Locomotives of the UK Railways" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of British rail transport. It offers a detailed account of the Class 47's contributions to the UK railway system and provides a glimpse into the future of these iconic locomotives.
Weight: 286g
Dimension: 170 x 242 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802823561
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