The British Rail Class 47, also known as Brush Type 4 diesel, was developed in the 1960s by Brush Traction in Loughborough. A total of 512 class 47 locomotives were built between 1962 and 1968.

A Burns Night railway photo shoot at Leeming Bar Station gave enthusiasts a rare chance to see the historic class 47 diesel locomotive, number 47714, recently acquired by the Wensleydale Railway.

The locomotive, number 47714, is a British Rail Class 47 or Brush Type 4 diesel. The design was developed in the 1960s by Brush Traction in Loughborough. There were 512 class 47 locomotives that ...