Brush Type 4

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[[Image:47.jpg|left|240px]]The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_47 Class 47] was a major standard locomotive of the late 20th century.  With high top speed, power and tractive effort, it was a real master of all trades.  Many still serve with minor operators or as "Thunderbird" rescue locomotives today, many re-engined as Class 57.
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[[Image:47.jpg|left|240px]]The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_47 Class 47] was a major standard locomotive of the late 20th century.  With high top speed, power and tractive effort, it was a real master of all trades.  Many still serve with minor operators or as "Thunderbird" rescue locomotives today, often re-engined as Class 57.
  
 
==Similar locomotives==
 
==Similar locomotives==

Revision as of 13:17, 24 February 2012

The Brush Type 4 is a diesel locomotive in the UK Railway Set.

Statistics and information

Seven livery variations, based on year built, last service, and cargo type
Type: Heavy General Purpose Diesel
Introduction: 1962
Withdrawal: 2030
Speed: 95mph
Power: 2580hp
Weight: 120t
Tractive Effort: 267kN
Replaces: Sulzer Type 4
Replaced By: EMD Class 66

Prototype information

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The Class 47 was a major standard locomotive of the late 20th century. With high top speed, power and tractive effort, it was a real master of all trades. Many still serve with minor operators or as "Thunderbird" rescue locomotives today, often re-engined as Class 57.

Similar locomotives

The Class 50 was a slightly later English Electric locomotive of similar power and appearance.

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