Hornby OO Class 47 (1975)
Dave Martin
Model overview
47474 at Birmingham New Street in April 1987. ©Steve Jones
Class 47
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1975
DCC Capability: Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1975
DCC Capability: Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 47 - Bufferbeam (As-built Cowling) Class 47 - Headcodes (4-character/ Domino) Class 47 - Roof Grilles (Revised) Class 47 - Underframe (Original) |
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Handrails |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Glazing |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Battery box Fuel tank |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Nickel-plated |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic |
Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Fixed |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
6 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Motor type |
Ringfield |
Pickups |
5 out of 6 axles |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Headlamps |
