Class 47 Gallery

Images of Class 47 Locomotives taken in the Taunton Area. The Class 47 has to be one of British Rail's most sensible investments. The British Built machines have certainly proved their worth since the initial locos rolled off the construction lines in 1964. No one could have predicted then, that a substantial number of the locomotives would still be working (albeit on lighter duties these days) in modern times. The Brush Type 4 was fitted with a Sulzer 12LDA28 double straight six unit producing 2,750 bhp, but de-rated in the late 1960's to 2,550 BHP due to cracks appearing within the crank case seem welds. The Class 47 has taken to just about any task asked of it, over the years it's been the subject of hundreds of improvements and modifications to allow the loco to evolve and adapt to the work that they have been asked to do. It's large plain body sides have made it a faculties locomotive to display just about any railway company livery with ease. Although in 2008 a significant amount of the Class are now dead and buried, a small fleet still solider on working weekend charters, and out of course movements. Some even engage in regular freight flows. There is no reason why the locomotives can't survive another 20 years, with the right care, regular and good quality maintenance the humble 'Duff' (as they were nicknamed) can easily perform to the highest standards required. The Brush Type 4 has been a regular visitor to Taunton since their birth nearly 45 years ago. This section aims to cover the sheer variety of workings, locomotives and most importantly .....liveries which have passed through the concrete platforms at Taunton.

23rd April 2022 Locomotive Services Ltd (LSL) immaculate Class 47 locomotives No. 47810 'Crewe Diesel Depot' (D1924) and No. 47805 'Roger Hosking MA 1925-2013 ' (D1935) double-head the returning 'English Riviera Statesman’ charter on Saturday 23rd April 2022. After a driver change at Taunton the pair pass Cogload Junction operating 1Z80 16:35 Paignton – Ely. (Photo: S A Ginn)

23rd April 2022 Locomotive Services Ltd (LSL) immaculate pair of Class 47 locomotives No. 47805 'Roger Hosking MA 1925-2013 ' (D1935) and No. 47810 'Crewe Diesel Depot' (D1924) double-head the 'English Riviera Statesman' on Saturday 23rd April 2022. The pair hauled the 1Z79 05:20 Ely to Paignton throughout captured at Whiteball having just cleared the summit of the famous incline. (Photo: S A Ginn)

15th September 2021 Wearing British Rail two-tone green Class 47 No. 47805 'Roger Hosking MA 1925-2013 ' (numbered D1935) rides on the rear of the LSL empty stock movement 5Z50 13:30 Kingswear - Crewe with steam locomotive No. 46100 'Royal Scot' leading towards Taunton at Norton Fitzwarren (Photo: Brian Garrett)

15th September 2021 Wearing British Rail two-tone green Class 47 No. 47805 'Roger Hosking MA 1925-2013 ' (numbered D1935) rides on the rear of the LSL empty stock movement 5Z50 13:30 Kingswear - Crewe with steam locomotive No. 46100 'Royal Scot' leading towards Taunton at Hyde Lane crossing. (Photo: Shaun Mockridge)

12th September 2021 Having worked the first leg of 'The Royal Duchy' charter from Slough to Taunton, West Coast Railways Class 47/7 No. 47746 'Chris Fudge 29.7.70 - 22.6.10' continues light engine ahead of the tour to Plymouth and is pictured having just cleared the summit at Whiteball operating as 0Z12 11:07 Taunton - Plymouth. (Photo: S A Ginn)

28th August 2021 Hauling the 'Dartmouth Royal Regatta Statesman' charter through West Lyng on Saturday 28th August 2021, Intercity Class 47 No.47828 brings back memories of the corporate era. Locomotive Services Ltd operated Class 47s No.47828 and No.47614 (No.47853) in 'top and tail' formation on The Statesman dining charter as 1Z68 05:52 High Wycombe - Kingswear. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

28th August 2021 The Statesman dining charter crosses the Somerset Levels at sunset on the 28th August 2021 having visited the Darmouth Regatta with passengers no doubt enjoying the sunning views from the comfort of their seats. The sound of the Class 47 Sulzer power unit working at full power could be heard above the tractors and combines racing to get the last of the harvest completed. No.47828 leads 1Z69 17:25 Kingswear - High Wycombe eastbound at Oath with No.47614 (No.47853) at the rear of the train. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

28th August 2021 LSL Class 47 No.47614 (No.47853) rides on the rear of The Statesman charter with No.47828 (out of sight) leading 1Z69 17:25 Kingswear - High Wycombe charter, passing Oath on the Somerset Levels. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

16th July 2021 It's a rare event in the Taunton area to be able to capture an evening southbound charter. West Coast Railways operated the Saltburn Railtours weekend excursion to the Devon Riviera. The tour suffered a locomotive failure on route at Leamington Spa resulting in the rear locomotive being moved to the front of the train. Running 52 minutes late No. 47746 'Chris Fudge 29.7.70 - 22.6.10' leads failed No.47237 south at Cogload Junction operating 1Z18 07:47 Saltburn - Torquay. The tour failed to make up any additional time arriving in Torquay 60 minutes late. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

7th July 2021 Locomotive Services Ltd Class 47s No.47614 and No. 47593 'Galloway Princess' double head 'The Cornish Riviera Statesman' north through Norton Fitzwarren in the evening sunlight on the 7th July 2021. The dining charter was returning passengers to Shrewsbury after a day out to Penzance. The 1Z81 15:24 Penzance - Shrewsbury catches the evening sunlight as it passes. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

7th July 2021 With its trademark white roof now weathering nicely. Locomotive Services Ltd Class 47s No. 47593 'Galloway Princess' and No.47614 power south at Norton Fitzwarren on the 7th July 2021 operating 'The Cornish Riviera Statesman' dining charter. The 1Z80 05:00 Shrewsbury - Penzance was formed of Statesman coaching stock: 17056 3229 3188 80043 3438 3312 1211 3348 3344 3384 3426. (Photo: Thomas Courtney)

30th June 2021 LSL (Locomotive Services Ltd) Class 47 locomotives No.47614 and No. 47593 'Galloway Princess' double-head the 1Z72 06:20 Wolverhampton to Paignton 'English Riviera Statesman' charter on Wednesday 30th June 2021 the pair of locos are pictured heading west at Charlton/Cogload Junction (Photo: S A Ginn)

30th June 2021 Double Headed LSL Class 47 locomotives No.47614 and No. 47593 'Galloway Princess' pass Taunton East Junction adjacent to the River Tone on the 30th June 2021. The pair were hauling the 1Z72 06:20 Wolverhampton - Paignton 'English Riviera Express' charter. (Photo: Shaun Mockridge)

26th June 2021 Looking resplendent in its shiny coat of British Railways Blue Class 47 No.47077 (No. 47840 'North Star') stands at Bishops Lydeard on Saturday 26th June 2021 ready to leave the West Somerset Railway and head for a two year stay on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. (Photo: Shaun Mockridge)

20th June 2021 BR Blue Class 47 No.47077 (No. 47840 'North Star') stands in Williton Yard looking resplendent in its new BR Blue livery having been outshopped from Williton works by the DEPG team on the 20th June 2021. (Photo: Thomas Courtney)

13th June 2021 Riding on the rear of The English Riviera Express as No. 46100 'Royal Scot' leads westwards at Silk Mills, No. 47805 'Roger Hosking MA 1925-2013 ' is pictured on Sunday 13th June 2021 as 1Z27 09:07 Bristol Temple Meads - Kingswear operated by Saphos Trains departs the Taunton area. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

5th June 2021 Freshly outshopped Class 47 No.47077 (No. 47840 'North Star') stands alongside the sorry looking Western No. D1010 'Western Campaigner' at Williton works on the 20th June 2020. The Western is pictured with bodywork removed ready to take its place in Williton works for an extensive mechanical and bodwork overhaul. (Photo: Thomas Courtney)

2nd June 2021 BR Blue No.47617 leads classmate No. 47593 'Galloway Princess' north at Norton Fitzwarren on the 2nd June 2021 operating 1Z46 15:00 Penzance - Wolverhampton with The Statesman dining charter in tow. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

2nd June 2021 British Railways liveried Class 47 pairing No. 47593 'Galloway Princess' and No.47614 pass Whiteball on the 2nd June 2021 operating 1Z45 05:10 Wolverhampton - Penzance Statesman dining charter. (Photo: Simon Harling)

3rd January 2021 LSL Class 47s No. 47593 'Galloway Princess' and No.47614 were back in the southwest on Saturday 3rd July 2021 operating the 'Cornish Riviera Statesman' charter. The 1Z45 04:50 Derby - Penzance is pictured passing Staplegrove Road shortly after Taunton Station. (Photo: Shaun Mockridge)

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