45048

45048 is a four-digit number. In mathematics, it is an integer. Its prime factorization is 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 1251. It is an even number. The sum of its digits is 4 + 5 + 0 + 4 + 8 = 21.

In the context of railway operations in the United Kingdom, 45048 refers to a British Rail Class 45 diesel locomotive. These locomotives were built by British Railways at their Derby Works between 1959 and 1962. They were designed for heavy freight and express passenger services on the Midland Line and other main routes. The Class 45 locomotives were characterized by their distinctive "carcase" styling and their powerful Paxman Ventura 12-cylinder diesel engines, producing 2,300 horsepower. They were part of the wider "Pilot Scheme" for diesel locomotive development.

Number 45048 specifically was one of the many locomotives of its class. It would have operated a variety of services throughout its working life. Like many locomotives of its era, it would have eventually been withdrawn from service and likely scrapped, though some locomotives from this class have been preserved. The operational life of locomotives like 45048 contributed significantly to the modernization of Britain's railway network during the latter half of the 20th century.