{"product_id":"class-47-and-57-locomotives-9781445658636","title":"Class 47 and 57 Locomotives","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA detailed history of the Brush Type 4 (Class 47) and Class 57 locomotives, from their introduction in the 1960s to their current status.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the story of the Class 47 and 57 locomotives, built between 1962 and 1967, and their evolution through the privatisation of British Rail. This book provides a concise history, illustrated with photographs, of the Brush\/Sulzer Type 4 (Class 47) locomotive and the subsequent rebuilds to Class 57.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn about the design, modifications, and operational history of these locomotives, including their use by Freightliner, Direct Rail Services, and West Coast Railways. Discover the technical specifications and the reasons behind the engine derating and rebuild programs. Perfect for railway enthusiasts, model railroaders, and historians interested in British railway history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amberley Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/15\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781445658636\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.40w x 0.30d","brand":"Ross Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53023382208693,"sku":"9781445658636","price":19.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/9781445658636.jpg?v=1787666272","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/class-47-and-57-locomotives-9781445658636","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}