Class 47 Compilation ~ Thrash included!

The British Rail Class 47 is a class of British railway diesel-electric locomotive that was developed in the 1960s by Brush Traction. A total of 512 Class 47s were built at Crewe Works and Brush's Falcon Works, Loughborough between 1962 and 1968, which made them the most numerous class of British mainline diesel locomotive.
They were fitted with the Sulzer 12LDA28C twin-bank twelve-cylinder unit producing 2,750 bhp (2,050 kW) - though this was later derated to 2,580 bhp (1,920 kW) to improve reliability - and have been used on both passenger and freight trains on Britain's railways for over 50 years. Despite the introduction of more modern types of traction, a significant number are still in use, both on the mainline and on heritage railways. As of October 2016, 81 locomotives still exist as Class 47s, with further examples having been converted to other classes; 30 retain "operational status" on the mainline.

[@richardgregory8964]

They just have the character dont they ♥ i still say one of the best looking and neatest diesel locos ever made! My favorite and always will be!!! Long live these beautiful machines!!!

[@alanbottomley5581]

Nice compilation, in the 70s the brush 4s where everywhere doing everything. Great diesels and nice engine for spotters to see. Fortunately still going today which is great news for next generation of diesel enthusiasts 👍

[@alanmills6757]

Love the noise of them accelerating - the memories of diesel loco hauled inter city of the 1970s - Used to do the Liverpool to Poole train from Lime St to Winchester and from New Street or Coventry (depending on the year) this was the locomotion - as well as Liverpool to Durham on the old Trans Pennine route - that noise every time you pulled out of a station was so memorable

[@osoko8793]

And they still alive today 😂

[@user-ss7is5rf5d]

Brilliant stuff. Great entertainment all round. Well done

[@Banjostrings07Productions]

Thanks

[@davidparry1968]

There’s something about the sound of a Sulzer engine as it comes into life from a standing start.

[@vorn29]

Great memories walking round the engine room when 47`s were on the Liverpool St Norwich line. The Stratford beauties.

[@colinmartin9102]

Yes i had a look in the engine room of one at Norwich too. 👍

[@fastacesus8499]

Oh the thrash of a 47 glorious

[@simongoreham3021]

Lovely shot of 790 my favorite saw it a lot at norwich

[@funguyfarage3615]

i remember these , i used to work at the pit and had many a rides through the rapid loader system , having a laugh with the cab drivers and guard.........good old days b4 PC

[@Banjostrings07Productions]

Those were the days...

[@johnbrown9092]

Superb compilation of 47's

[@Banjostrings07Productions]

Thanks

[@chrisd5610]

Wonderful.

[@rammergramps]

that is awesome, thank you

[@Georgey0121]

this is excellent My friend

[@Banjostrings07Productions]

Thanks, glad you like it

[@Pmjs]

I have a few Model Class 47s. Sad to see so many were scrapped.

[@dont_give_a_flying_f]

love the look of the 47 at 0:50

[@James47298]

great vid of my favourite class!

[@lewisallin3956]

I can only see upto 15 mintues. But upto that point its a top video

[@DeanPark]

loved that thrash from the two tone green duff! Also interesting to see a Mk3 coach on a preserved line! Where was that? Dave

[@Banjostrings07Productions]

Many thanks Dave the MK3 was on the Mid Norfolk Railway.

[@theextremeanimator4721]

It's the Works Diesel!

[@mjradar]

Big gaps between shots on video but good to watch spoons

[@sniffypigster]

The inside looks like a WW2 submarine :-)

[@sirjohnbuoy8159]

Class 47s not quite watertight enough tho

[@TrainsHQ]

brilliant video what camera do you have

[@Banjostrings07Productions]

Thanks. a mixture of a Panasonic HC X920 and a Canon HF G25

[@Wessexshire]

Have all revenue earning mainline 47s been given the “Crew cut” and been fitted with a multiple working socket nowadays. (Not all have the socket sticking out the front of the cab, granted)
Not going to lie, I now it’s progress and all that, but give me an old BR blue 47 any day.

[@andrewrcmadwilkinson6999]

I HAVE ALWAYS FELT THAT AFTER CLASS 46 THE NOISE OF THE ENGINE IS TOO QUIET.
THE SOUND OF A 37/40/43/44/45/46 STARTING OFF IS MUCH LOUDER THAN A 47 ONWARDS.

[@sharpie194]

whats the station at 13.29

[@Khemore]

Love the class 47, what engine does it have?

[@Banjostrings07Productions]

Sulzer 12LDA28-C

[@jerseystar7378]

Did BR ever use them on passenger services?

[@Banjostrings07Productions]

Yes

[@SvenTviking]

When I was a kid, they were the heart of Western region. I remember sitting in Maidenhead station watching class 47 hauled expresses going through at 100 mph.

[@SretroOfTheNortheast]

It’s Wendell the works diesel

[@alex_hay2779]

At 5:30 where is that location?

[@Banjostrings07Productions]

Outwood between Leeds and Wakefield

[@pressstart1490]

I dont see differences between class 47 and class 56

[@theextremeanimator4721]

You mean 57
Some 45s were rebuilt to 57s

[@markscarisbrick1534]

Class 47 - Sulzer (Swiss) engine
Class 57 - A class 47 with GM Engine (American)
Class 56 however has a similar-ish body but is overall completely different.

[@benconway9010]

the 56 was taken from the 47 design

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

@@markscarisbrick1534 don't be so pompous, they LOOK very similar. A 47,looks more like a 56 than a 47 looking like a 37, calm yourself down. If you knew anything you would have known British rail asked for the class 56 to be closely based on the 47.

[@markscarisbrick1534]

@@bonkeydollocks1879 Hey mate, calm yourself please. I was not intending to be cocky or offensive I was just stating a fact that they are completely different locomotives in every way apart from the super structure being similar (as you say, based on the 47). Don't lash out please, have an ounce of respect. Thank you.

[@Bolivar2012able]

Buy a wind sock for your microphone!

[@TheMaggsy1]

isn't youtube brilliant.