R30182TXS RailRoad Plus BR, Class 47, Co-Co, D1683 - Era 6 (Sound Fitted)
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£119.99
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R30182TXS
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Built between 1962 and 1968, the Class 47 Co-Co Diesel-Electric locomotive was once the most numerous class of mainline diesel in Britain with 512 examples. Brush Traction constructed 310 locomotives in Loughborough and the remaining 202 at Crewe. The locomotives were used for passenger and freight operations beginning in 1962 in the BR Green livery, before being repainted into the BR Blue colour scheme. Later diversification saw them painted in all manner of liveries.
Strong performers, these locomotives were among some of the largest to be employed by British Rail. The first five withdrawals were all due to accident damage with the first planned decommissioning taking place in February 1986. As withdrawals began, the engines were used for parts, and therefore the Class 47 disappeared slowly.
In 2023, 30 of the class remained operational on the national network with West Coast Railways being the largest operator. Around 17 were stored, 33 were converted to Class 57 and an additional 32 were preserved.
D1683 was introduced in 1963, serving ably until receiving its TOPS number and BR blue colour scheme in 1973, becoming 47485. Wearing a variant of BR blue for much of its service life including the large logo, the locomotive was scrapped in 2000 by MRJ Phillips at Crewe.
The Class 47 model of No. D183 comes in a vivid BR green livery. Etching plates on the cab front are pre-fitted. The model is sound fitted with an 8-Pin decoder and has a pre-loaded Class 47 HM7000 sound profile. The model houses a state-of-the-art sugarcube speaker. As a Railroad Plus model, it has an enhanced livery with intricate detail.
Welcome to the HM7000 Control System
HM7000 is an innovative way of controlling and operating model railways. Combining Bluetooth® technology and app-based control, the HM7000 Control System has been designed to revolutionise the controlling of a model railway.
Learn more- Bluetooth® Connectivity
- Free Sounds
- Quick CV Editing
- Multiple Control Options
- 40+ Profile Settings
- Other Options
Upgrade Paths
Previous Control Systems can be upgraded to HM7000, see below for the options and upgrade paths available.
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Train Set > HM7000
Already have a locomotive but want to go digital? Click here to discover how.
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HM6000 > HM7000
The HM6000 system is only a short step away from having HM7000. Click here to discover how.
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HM|DC > HM7000
New to the hobby? HM7000 is just a short step away. Click here to discover how.
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DCC > HM7000
Already operating a layout using DCC? HM7000 is just a short step away. Click here to discover how.
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Conventional DCC Controller > HM7000
Locomotives fitted with either a Hornby HM7000 or conventional decoders can be operated using the HM|DCC Bluetooth® system - click here to learn how.
HM7000 Products
The following points must be considered below when purchasing. HM | DCC and the HM7000 decoders have been extensively tested up to a range of 45 metres in plastic bodied locomotives and up to 12 metres in die-cast bodied locomotives. HM | DCC and the HM7000 decoders have been extensively tested up to a max of 14 non-stationary, running locomotives. HM | DCC and the HM7000 decoders have been extensively tested on iOS devices dating as far back as 5 years from today's date. Any devices older than this cannot be commented on for proper function by Hornby Hobbies. Please ensure that the incompatibility list is considered prior to any purchase.
What's Inside
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Tech Specs
- Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)
- 25.1
- Item Height - Without Packaging (cm)
- 4
- Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)
- 5.8
- Item Weight - Without Packaging
- 0.87
- Item Scale
- 1:76 Scale 00 Gauge
- Finish
- Painted
- Colour
- Green
- Gauge
- OO
- DCC Status
- Sound fitted
- Operator
- BR
- Designer
- Brush Traction
- Wheel Configuration
- Co-Co
- Livery
- BR Green
- Minimum Curve (mm)
- Radius 2
- Motor
- 3 Pole
- Number of Parts
- 1
- Class
- Class 47
- Buffer Type
- Separate Plastic Buffers
- Coupling Type
- NEM Couplings
- Hornby Decoder Compatibility Primary
- HM7000-8TXS: Bluetooth® & DCC Sound Decoder (8-pin)
WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months as it contains small parts which can present a choking hazard and some components have functional sharp points and edges. Handle with care. Before giving the toy to a child remove all packaging and any other component which is not part of it. Colour and contents may differ from those illustrated. Please retain these details and the address for future reference.