Class 47

[zoro]

Could I just ask a quick question, which will have an easy answer, if you happen to already know the answer. What was the visible differance between a Brush built 47 and a BR built 47?
 

[divibandit]

Hi Zoro,

As far as I'm aware there are no differences, apart from makers plates.

 

Steve

Edited November 13, 2021 by divibandit
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[EEType4]

I'm not sure of the exact details but I seem to recall something along the lines of Brush builds originally having a single overhead live wire sign below the headcode panel with Crewe builds having one either side.

Also the Brush locos having 2 small reinforcement plates above the draw book, Crewe locos a single long one.

 

 

[45125]

The tail lights open upwards on a Crewe build Brush open to the side. The horn grill on a Crewe one is a lot flatter than its Brush counterpart. And if you look at the top of the cab between the windows a Crewe one has "eye brows " over each window whereas a Brush one has continuous "eyebrow".

 

Al Taylor.