slilley Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Does anyone have a decent picture of the loco as 47601 which they could make available for a forthcoming book on the Class 47s? It is one Class 47 variation we have yet to source. If so please let me know asap. Everything has to be in by the end of the month. Thanks Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I know it (47901) spent time at Bristol Bath Road because my father worked there and I remember him showing it to me. This would have been in the mid 1980s. steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 just discovered http://www.phd-design.co.uk/ wonder if there is enough interest for them to do a 47901 set??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyneux Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I'm starting to draw up the artwork for an etch for the roof. The A1 etch seems to have quite a few details missing, so it shouldn't be hard to produce something as good or better. The cantrail grilles look particularly crude as simple rectangular cut-outs. There must be a better way to produce these so they look more like "slats"? Out of interest, in its 47601 guise, the roof was different again! In particular around the exhaust ports. You can see that quite clearly from this photo: http://www.railphotoprints.co.uk/index/detail/5175/47601-Tinsley-080178.jpg.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 i look forward to seeing the fruits of your labour Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach bogie Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Just been scanning some pics for my mate and came across this. Taken at Swindon. With permission form C Pakes. Mike Wiltshire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 had it been dragged there by the 50?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted November 20, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2011 had it been dragged there by the 50?? It's of course possible but it's very only slightly less possible that it might have been the other way round Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I've just posted a photo of 47901 in the reception sidings at Merehead in July 1982 http://PaulBartlett....alrail/ec293157 Paul Bartlett Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyneux Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I've just posted a photo of 47901 in the reception sidings at Merehead in Julu 1982 Paul Bartlett Wot no wagons? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 2, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2, 2012 Wot no wagons? It's on the departure side - presumably waiting to drop onto a train (because otherwise it's standing in the most awkward spot in the whole place - or was it being posed for the camera, Westbury Drivers were usually happy to do that if they had time). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 It's on the departure side - presumably waiting to drop onto a train (because otherwise it's standing in the most awkward spot in the whole place - or was it being posed for the camera, Westbury Drivers were usually happy to do that if they had time). Its just a snap of a loco doing what locos do. I wonder if the owners of that farmhouse on the hill have any interest in the changing scene - we might like it but.... And behind them over the hill is a huge hole in the ground! http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=51.1955555556,-2.43638888889&spn=0.025,0.025&t=k Paul Bartlett Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
16A Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I'm sure I read a feature on 74 901 in either Model Rail Constructor or more likely Rail Enthusiast back in the 80s. Unfortunately I don't have my collection so can't have a search at the moment. Adriano Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slilley Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I'm sure I read a feature on 74 901 in either Model Rail Constructor or more likely Rail Enthusiast back in the 80s. Unfortunately I don't have my collection so can't have a search at the moment. Adriano The September 2009 issue of Traction has a feature on 47901. I can scan and send if you wish, just pm me. Regards Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Didn't A1 do an etched roof panel for 47601 or is my memory playing tricks on me? Digging up this old thread,Yes A1 models did & I asked them for the roof to be made & convert my Hornby 47 to 47901, IIRC I still have the original prototype overlay & my 47 is still in running condition, I'd be happy to add some photo's if anyone wants to see it, I'll have a look for it over the holiday break. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 Digging up this old thread,Yes A1 models did & I for the roof to be made & convert my Hornby 47 to 47901, IIRC I still have the original prototype ovrlay & my 47 is still in running condition, I'd be happy to add some photo's if anyone wants to see it, yeah i'd like to see some pictures please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Here we go, photo's of my 47901 Hornby base delivered to me April 1995.very lightly weathered, just noticed it's lost some of the bufferbeam hoses, not a major problem..the small grilles above the crew door isn't fantastic, at the time it was far to small to make a decent version from brass etch, things have moved forward at lot since I had this converted, still my fav 47. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistlersrule Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 G'day to you all over there, I may be a bit late adding to this forum but I am just about to finish my model of 47901, I have used an unbranded Heljan 47 and some parts from an A1 detailing kit, you can't use the supplied replacement roof as a whole as it was designed to fit the Hornby 47 and is a bit small for the Heljan or Bachmann 47 so, a bit of nifty work with plasticard and filler is in order. The brass roof side grille replacements are also used, shawplan radiator grilles and sandboxes are also incorparated, another thing to note is that the bodyside window behind the drivers door on the non-radiator end has been platted over and a small grille has been added over each cab door on the drivers side. There is also work to be done on the bogies and underframe and getting close up photos of this area is not easy!! I shall post some photos soon showing the roof and underframe details a bit better. Last but not least, I might add that I model mostly Scottish diesels so I have no idea why I modelled a loco that probably never went North of the border!!! TTFN Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Good news it did make it north of the border. Bad news it was a one way journey. It was scrapped at MC metals in Glasgow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phixer64 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 47901 - 47601 - 47046 http://www.class47.co.uk/c47_zoom_v3.php?img=0998051003200 In the reception sidings at Creww Works, following the derailment near Peterborough 29/09/75, and prior to the decision to rebuild into 47601 being made http://www.class47.co.uk/c47_zoom_v3.php?img=0724050014200 In Crewe works during rebuild into 47601 http://www.class47.co.uk/c47_zoom_v3.php?img=1084051602200 As 47901 in 1989 Taken from class47.co.uk/c47 Regards Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistlersrule Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Good news it did make it north of the border. Bad news it was a one way journey. It was scrapped at MC metals in Glasgow. Well I finally finished the loco as previously stated it is based around a Heljan 47 using some parts from the A1 roof etch, let me explain, the A1 etch is designed to be used on the old Hornby 47 so when you offer it up to the Heljan 47's roof the etch is to small and dose not reach the gutter strips, so a bit of selective butchery is involved I ended up only using the centre exhaust section and the roof grilles all the rest is scratch built from plasticard. The chassis received some upgrade with shawplan 57 sand boxes used and some pipe work etc added. It has had a bass reflex speaker installed in the fuel tank and the original pcb has been replaced with an ESU 21 pin adaptor pcb, the only thing its waiting for now is a class 58 sound chip when funds are available, but as I am modelling a layout based on Wick/Thurso I am not sure that this loco will get a lot of action, but as its my layout I suppose I can run what I like when nobodies looking!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM47079 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Looks really good. Great project Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted October 27, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 27, 2018 Didn't A1 do an etched roof panel for 47601 or is my memory playing tricks on me?For those interested in these grilles there's four currently listed on eBay https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F142959817764 There was five yesterday, but I've relieved them of one set. Although 47/9 grilles I'm going to build 47 601 using a Vitrains as donor. I saw the prototype being built at Crewe in 1976. Was there much difference between 47 601 and 901 as regards to the roof layout? Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyneux Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Thanks for the heads up. Set ordered! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted October 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2018 And they had all gone by 10pm last night. That was quick! Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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