Class 47
6th February 2006

Maid of all work. Been Everywhere, Worked Everything. And still with a few left in traffic.

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47810 'Captain Sensible' is see at Great Yarmouth  on 18th August 2007 afte ariving with 1V18, the 1000 from London Liverpool Street. 90007 is behind the loco.
47810 'Captain Sensible' is see at Great Yarmouth on 18th August 2007 afte ariving with 1V18, the 1000 from London Liverpool Street. 90007 is behind the loco.
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47297 hauls failed 47298 away from Ipswich on 27/5/77 with 1N24, 1130 Liverpool Street to Norwich.
47297 hauls failed 47298 away from Ipswich on 27/5/77 with 1N24, 1130 Liverpool Street to Norwich.
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47093 crosses the river bridges at Cattawade near Manningtree on 1/6/77 with 4H67, 1115 Felixstowe FLT-Stratford FLT
47093 crosses the river bridges at Cattawade near Manningtree on 1/6/77 with 4H67, 1115 Felixstowe FLT-Stratford FLT
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47164 in 'union jack' livery draws to a halt at Ipswich on 29/6/77 with 1N27, 1129 Norwich to Liverpool Street.
47164 in 'union jack' livery draws to a halt at Ipswich on 29/6/77 with 1N27, 1129 Norwich to Liverpool Street.
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47163 rests at Liverpool Street on 4/7/77 after arriving from Norwich.
47163 rests at Liverpool Street on 4/7/77 after arriving from Norwich.
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47255 was one of the few to have a silver roof and is seen at Ipswich Goods Junction on 10/5/77 with 4H67, 1115 Felixstowe to Stratford Freightliner.
47255 was one of the few to have a silver roof and is seen at Ipswich Goods Junction on 10/5/77 with 4H67, 1115 Felixstowe to Stratford Freightliner.
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47155 is at Liverpool Street on 3/12/77 before leaving with 1N46, the 2030 to Norwich.
47155 is at Liverpool Street on 3/12/77 before leaving with 1N46, the 2030 to Norwich.
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47163 collided with 83004 at Kensal Green, by Willesden Depot on 24/12/77. The result is seen here a few hours later.
47163 collided with 83004 at Kensal Green, by Willesden Depot on 24/12/77. The result is seen here a few hours later.
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47543 waits for work on Norwich Depot on 23/4/78.
47543 waits for work on Norwich Depot on 23/4/78.
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47114 climbs Belstead Bank on 25/5/78 with 4H67, 1115 Felixstowe to Stratford Freightliner.
47114 climbs Belstead Bank on 25/5/78 with 4H67, 1115 Felixstowe to Stratford Freightliner.
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47135 approaches Manningtree on 30/5/78 with 1N43, 1844 Norwich to Liverpool Street which, as can be seen conveyed TPO vehicles.
47135 approaches Manningtree on 30/5/78 with 1N43, 1844 Norwich to Liverpool Street which, as can be seen conveyed TPO vehicles.
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With a fresh coat of paint, 47005 pulls away from Ipswich on 16/6/78 with 1N22, the 1030 Liverpool Street to Norwich service.
With a fresh coat of paint, 47005 pulls away from Ipswich on 16/6/78 with 1N22, the 1030 Liverpool Street to Norwich service.
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Unusual visitor to Lowestoft is 47289 waiting to work 1K19, the 0722 to Liverpool Street on 20/6/78. Driver Basil Brings the Tea !!
Unusual visitor to Lowestoft is 47289 waiting to work 1K19, the 0722 to Liverpool Street on 20/6/78. Driver Basil Brings the Tea !!
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47135 waits at Shenfield on 25/10/78 with 6K32, 1145 Temple Mills to Ipswich which on this day was formed completly of vanfits en-route from Exeter to Sproughton Sugar Beet Factory.
47135 waits at Shenfield on 25/10/78 with 6K32, 1145 Temple Mills to Ipswich which on this day was formed completly of vanfits en-route from Exeter to Sproughton Sugar Beet Factory.
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47172 kicks up a flurry of snow as it drops down Belstead Bank with 1N18, the 0830 Liverpool Street to Norwich.
47172 kicks up a flurry of snow as it drops down Belstead Bank with 1N18, the 0830 Liverpool Street to Norwich.
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47085 is seen at a very snowy Norwich on 24/1/79 waiting to leave with 1N11, 0625 to Liverpool Street.
47085 is seen at a very snowy Norwich on 24/1/79 waiting to leave with 1N11, 0625 to Liverpool Street.
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Later 47115 approaches Ipswich on the same day with 4K70, 0915 Stratford to Felixstowe Freightliner.
Later 47115 approaches Ipswich on the same day with 4K70, 0915 Stratford to Felixstowe Freightliner.
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Also on 24/1/79 sees 47135 in the same location working 1N24, 1030 from Liverpool Street to Norwich.
Also on 24/1/79 sees 47135 in the same location working 1N24, 1030 from Liverpool Street to Norwich.
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47120 climbs Belstead Bank on 24/1/79 with 4H67, 1115 Felixstowe to Stratford Freightliner.
47120 climbs Belstead Bank on 24/1/79 with 4H67, 1115 Felixstowe to Stratford Freightliner.
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Unidentifield Stratford Class 47 climbs Belstead Bank on 24/1/79.
Unidentifield Stratford Class 47 climbs Belstead Bank on 24/1/79.
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47169 is at Liverpool Street on 7/3/79 waiting for it's naming cermony where it was named 'Great Eastern'
47169 is at Liverpool Street on 7/3/79 waiting for it's naming cermony where it was named 'Great Eastern'
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47018 is in Leyton P.W. Depot on 10/4/79 with a load of ballast hoppers for Colchester.
47018 is in Leyton P.W. Depot on 10/4/79 with a load of ballast hoppers for Colchester.
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47006 runs into Colchester on 12/4/79 with 1N33, 1429 Norwich to Liverpool Street service.
47006 runs into Colchester on 12/4/79 with 1N33, 1429 Norwich to Liverpool Street service.
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47019 waits at Norwich on 6/5/79 with 1N33, the 1430 to Liverpool Street.
47019 waits at Norwich on 6/5/79 with 1N33, the 1430 to Liverpool Street.
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47180 pilots 47185 through Derby Road on 11/5/79 with a freight from Felixstowe Docks. Although carrying name plates the loco was en-route to it's naming cermony.
47180 pilots 47185 through Derby Road on 11/5/79 with a freight from Felixstowe Docks. Although carrying name plates the loco was en-route to it's naming cermony.
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47184 'County of Hertfordshire' is seen at Norwich on 30/5/79 with 1K23, the 0858 Yarmouth to Liverpool Street.
47184 'County of Hertfordshire' is seen at Norwich on 30/5/79 with 1K23, the 0858 Yarmouth to Liverpool Street.
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47019 passes New Hall near Chelmsford on 5/10/79 with 1N31, the 1342 Norwich to Liverpool Street.
47019 passes New Hall near Chelmsford on 5/10/79 with 1N31, the 1342 Norwich to Liverpool Street.
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47158 also at New Hall on 5/10/79 with 1N33, 1429 Norwich to Liverpool Street.
47158 also at New Hall on 5/10/79 with 1N33, 1429 Norwich to Liverpool Street.
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The first run of the 'East Anglian was on 12/5/80 and a spruced up 47170'County of Norfolk' was rostered to work the train. Seen nearing Ipswich Tunnel complete with headboard.
The first run of the 'East Anglian was on 12/5/80 and a spruced up 47170'County of Norfolk' was rostered to work the train. Seen nearing Ipswich Tunnel complete with headboard.
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Next Morning 47170 is working 1N16, the 0700 from Liverpool Street to Norwich service. Driver Basil has the tea !!
Next Morning 47170 is working 1N16, the 0700 from Liverpool Street to Norwich service. Driver Basil has the tea !!
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The up 'East Anglian' approaches Diss, engine and date unknown.
The up 'East Anglian' approaches Diss, engine and date unknown.
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47180 'County of Suffolk' is seen near Ardleigh on 3/4/80 with 1N16, the 0700 Liverpool Street to Norwich.
47180 'County of Suffolk' is seen near Ardleigh on 3/4/80 with 1N16, the 0700 Liverpool Street to Norwich.
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47329 is at New Hall near Chelmsford on 10/4/80 with 4K70, 0933 Stratford to Felixstowe Freightliner.
47329 is at New Hall near Chelmsford on 10/4/80 with 4K70, 0933 Stratford to Felixstowe Freightliner.
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47160 near Hatfield Peveral on 10/4/80 with 1K23, 0858 from Yarmouth to Liverpool Street.
47160 near Hatfield Peveral on 10/4/80 with 1K23, 0858 from Yarmouth to Liverpool Street.
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47158 hauls 40157 past St.Augustines, Ipswich on 4/8/80 on 4H67, 1115 Felixstowe to Stratford Liner.
47158 hauls 40157 past St.Augustines, Ipswich on 4/8/80 on 4H67, 1115 Felixstowe to Stratford Liner.
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47257 storms through Bath Spa on 6/5/78 with a cub scout special to Paddington.
47257 storms through Bath Spa on 6/5/78 with a cub scout special to Paddington.
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47162 is seen at Norwich on 25/5/78.
47162 is seen at Norwich on 25/5/78.
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47016 climbs Belstead Bank, Ipswich on 25/5/78 with 1N27, 1142 Norwich to Liverpool Street.
47016 climbs Belstead Bank, Ipswich on 25/5/78 with 1N27, 1142 Norwich to Liverpool Street.
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While in the other direction comes 47007 with 1N24, the 1130 from Liverpool Street to Norwich.
While in the other direction comes 47007 with 1N24, the 1130 from Liverpool Street to Norwich.
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47167 waits at Liverpool Street on 3/6/78 ready to work the 0930 to NOrwich, 1N20.
47167 waits at Liverpool Street on 3/6/78 ready to work the 0930 to NOrwich, 1N20.
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47281 is seen just South of Leicester on a special working, 3/6/78.
47281 is seen just South of Leicester on a special working, 3/6/78.
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47204 approaches Croy on 10/6/78 while in charge of 1T35, 1340 Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street.
47204 approaches Croy on 10/6/78 while in charge of 1T35, 1340 Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street.
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With a fresh coat of paint, 47005 leaves Ipswich on 16/6/78 with 1N22, 1030 Liverpool Street to Norwich service with some VIP onboard.
With a fresh coat of paint, 47005 leaves Ipswich on 16/6/78 with 1N22, 1030 Liverpool Street to Norwich service with some VIP onboard.
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47576 is seen at the unlikely terminus of Chingford on 13/11/82 while working part of Hertfordshire's 'Ouse Crouch Crusader' Railtour.
47576 is seen at the unlikely terminus of Chingford on 13/11/82 while working part of Hertfordshire's 'Ouse Crouch Crusader' Railtour.
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47583 'County of Hertfordshire' enters Woodbridge during 9/84 with the VSOE stock for a return charter to Liverpool Street.
47583 'County of Hertfordshire' enters Woodbridge during 9/84 with the VSOE stock for a return charter to Liverpool Street.
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47576 enters Ipswich during January 1985 with a Liverpool Street to Norwich service.
47576 enters Ipswich during January 1985 with a Liverpool Street to Norwich service.
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47702 'Saint Cuthbert' is seen at Glasgow Queen Street on 20/3/85.
47702 'Saint Cuthbert' is seen at Glasgow Queen Street on 20/3/85.
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47582 'County of Norfolk' climbs Belstead Bank with a Norwich to Victoria VSOE charter.
47582 'County of Norfolk' climbs Belstead Bank with a Norwich to Victoria VSOE charter.
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47487 is seen at Liverpool Street on 11/8/85.
47487 is seen at Liverpool Street on 11/8/85.
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An unidentifield Class 47/4 head a Norwich to Liverpool Street service, seen, just South of Stowmarket on 19/8/85.
An unidentifield Class 47/4 head a Norwich to Liverpool Street service, seen, just South of Stowmarket on 19/8/85.
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47570 is seen with a Liverpool Street to Norwich working on 19/8/85 between Needham Market and Stowmarket.
47570 is seen with a Liverpool Street to Norwich working on 19/8/85 between Needham Market and Stowmarket.
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47485 is seen at Euston on 22/9/85 waiting to work 1H30, 0950 to Manchester Piccadilly. A 50 basher appears to be at the wrong station !!
47485 is seen at Euston on 22/9/85 waiting to work 1H30, 0950 to Manchester Piccadilly. A 50 basher appears to be at the wrong station !!
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47258 takes rest in Ipswich London Road Ballast Depot on 12/2/91.
47258 takes rest in Ipswich London Road Ballast Depot on 12/2/91.
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47842 passes Worting Junction on a dull 6/4/91 with the 0618 Manchester Piccadilly to Poole service.
47842 passes Worting Junction on a dull 6/4/91 with the 0618 Manchester Piccadilly to Poole service.
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47219 heads towards Southampton on 6/4/91 with a well loaded 'liner.
47219 heads towards Southampton on 6/4/91 with a well loaded 'liner.
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47306 and 47060 lead a line up at Stratford Depot on 16/2/93.
47306 and 47060 lead a line up at Stratford Depot on 16/2/93.
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47368 rolls into Manningtree on 9/5/94 while working 1A14, the 1620 Liverpool Street to Parkeston Quay 'boat train'. My second to last one for haulage :-)
47368 rolls into Manningtree on 9/5/94 while working 1A14, the 1620 Liverpool Street to Parkeston Quay 'boat train'. My second to last one for haulage :-)
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47379 'Total Energy' is seen on Ipswich Fueling Point during April 1986.
47379 'Total Energy' is seen on Ipswich Fueling Point during April 1986.
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47121 hauls ex NS 1505 through Manningtree on 16/7/86 in the consist of 6M86, 2015 Parkeston to Bescot.
47121 hauls ex NS 1505 through Manningtree on 16/7/86 in the consist of 6M86, 2015 Parkeston to Bescot.
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47107 rolls down Belstead bank on 16/7/86 with the Parkeston to Warrington Arpley speed link service.
47107 rolls down Belstead bank on 16/7/86 with the Parkeston to Warrington Arpley speed link service.
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