Class 47s have proved very popular with preservationists and private railways; 32 are currently in preservation, with the majority in working order.

A number of locomotives are maintained to mainline standards, such as 'Royal Train' locomotive 47798, along with 47270, 47580 and 47773, and may appear on the network from time to time.
Class 47s have proved very popular with preservationists and private railways; 32 are currently in preservation, with the majority in working order.
A number of locomotives are maintained to mainline standards, such as 'Royal Train' locomotive 47798, along with 47270, 47580 and 47773, and may appear on the network from time to time.
British Rail Class 47