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47376

Key Features
Number:
47376 (D1895)
Built:
1965
Builder:
Brush Electrical Machines
Withdrawn:
First Restored:

47376 is owned by The Brush Type 4 Fund and is a permanent resident on the GWR. The Brush Type 4 Fund was formed in 1992 and, in November 2002, bought No 47376. The loco was transported to the GWR in 2003 after receiving a replacement engine at Ashchurch from sister loco No 47295.

Specification

  • Wheel arrangement: Co-Co
  • Origin: Brush type 4 Diesel Electric Locomotive built by Brush Electrical Machines Ltd at Loughborough in 1965.
  • Engine/power: Sulzer 12LDA28-C, Turbo-charged, Inter-cooled, 2580hp at 750rpm. Power equipment by Brush.
  • Length over buffers: 63ft. 6in. (19.38m)
  • Working weight: 121 tons
  • Maximum speed: 95 mph