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47815 - 47660 47155 D1748
As 47155 it was loaned to West Thurrock Power Station on 01/76 for use of a
static generator whilst the main line exciter at the station was under repair.
She was later renumbered to 47660 on 18/12/86 and again later
renumbered on 31/08/89 to 47815. It was taken over by
Porterbrook in 1994 and was leased to First Great Western in
1997. It received First Great Western Dark Green with Gold
lining and was named 'ABERTAWE/SWANSEA' at Swansea
Station on 01/07/00.
In 2004 the loco was still in use with First Great Western and
was painted into Heritage BR Two Tone Green retaining its name
'ABERTAWE LANDORE'. The nameplates were finally removed
on 31/12/04 when the loco was handed over to Riviera Trains on
01/01/05.
On 14th September 2005 it was named 'GREAT WESTERN' at
Crewe Works Open Day and is now based at L&NWR Crewe.
In August 2006
47815 the first locomotive of our fleet required for long term
use with Direct Rail Services for use on Flask trains. However
Riviera wanted to keep 47815 back because of such great
reliability and use her on any other requirements.
Note: Both the number 47815 and D1748 are carried on the
locomotive. |
