David Johnson's
47 class Photos

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The 47 class was built by A. Goninan & Co. at Broadmeadow, NSW.
The first unit was in service on September 22nd, 1972. There were 20 units in the class, numbered 4701-4720.
They have a V16 turbo-supercharged 4 stroke Caterpillar D339 engine.
They weigh 85.3 tonnes and have 1000 HP available for traction.


4717, 4819 & 4827 lead 1971 Bombo Ballast near Waterfall.
4717, 4819 & 4827 lead 1971 Bombo Ballast near Waterfall.
4717, 4819 & 4827 lead 1971 Bombo Ballast around Cawley curve.

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