E: 04/01 WIN a Hornby R30182TXS RailRoad Plus BR, Class 47

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https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/competitions/win-a-hornby-r30182txs-railroad-plus-br-class-47/

Q. When were Class 47 locomotives first introduced into service?

1952–1956

1962–1968

1972–1978

1982–1988

Enter this competition and you could be the winner of this amazing prize!

Experience a piece of British railway history with the Hornby BR Class 47 Diesel-Electric locomotive, one of the most iconic mainline diesels ever built. Originally constructed between 1962 and 1968, the Class 47 was a workhorse of British Rail, with 512 locomotives serving both passenger and freight duties.

This highly detailed model represents No. D183 in vivid BR green, complete with pre-fitted etching plates on the cab front. The model comes sound-fitted with an 8-pin decoder and pre-loaded with the Class 47 HM7000 sound profile, bringing authentic diesel engine sounds straight to your layout. Ideal for collectors and modellers alike, this Class 47 captures the style and performance of one of Britain’s most versatile locomotives.

1x Model Diesel Locomotive, 1x Instructions. Highlights include: 

• Hornby R30182TXS RailRoad Plus BR Class 47 model

• Represents No. D183 in BR green livery

• Pre-fitted etching plates on the cab front

• Sound-fitted with 8-pin decoder and Class 47 HM7000 sound profile

• Highly detailed and perfect for OO gauge layouts

Simply enter the competition by answering the question: 

Closing date: 04/01/2026

AR2012

Answer: 1962–1968 

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