47727 at Eastleigh, 10th October 2025

 

47727 Edinburgh Castle / Caisteal Dhùn Èideann was lying over at Eastleigh, having worked 701052 down from Long Marston the previous day.


47727 was new in October 1964 as D1629, later 47047 and 47569


Detail of the coupler, which allows brake control of various classes of emu.

It is now over 18 years since 47727 was overhauled by Arlington, Eastleigh, for Colas.

An atmospheric, FP4 like shot, to conclude.