47701 (D1932, 47493) is owned by Tracy Lear and is currently visiting the GWR. Tracy bought No 47701 over 10 years ago and it has recently been stored at Long Marston.

Wheel arrangement:

Co-Co

Origin:

Brush type 4 Diesel Electric Locomotive built by Brush Electrical Machines Ltd at Loughborough in 1966.  Converted from a /4 variant to a /7 in 1979 with the addition of remote control equipment for Scottish push-pull working.

Engine / Power:

Sulzer 12LDA28-C, Turbo-charged, Inter-cooled, 2580hp at 750rpm. Power equipment by Brush.

Weight:

121 tons

Length over buffers:

63ft. 6in. (19.38m)

Maximum Speed:

95 mph