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Class 57

The class 57 is a 47 which is rebuilt with a GM engine that gives it greater haulage capability. It is freightliners super 47 (57 TOPS number). It is designed for freight purposes and has air only braking. The actual technical specs are :-

The class 57 is just like the class 47/3 which as designed for that freight purpose. The class 57 is a technical revolution how ever it has still suffered problems with it's engine although these are teething problems.

The class 57 also uses it's orignal bogies and now has sandboxes fitted on them. If you have any information on these machines, please e-mail me at the addresses below.

 

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