Dapol 4D-006-017 Class 73 Electro Diesel Locomotive Type JA Number 73002 in BR Blue Livery - OO Gauge

The British Rail Class 73 is a British electro-diesel locomotive. The type is unusual in that it can operate from the Southern Region's 650/750 V DC third-rail or an on-board diesel engine to allow it to operate on non-electrified routes. This makes it very versatile, although the diesel engine produces less power than is available from the third-rail supply so the locomotives are rarely operated outside of the former Southern Region of British Rail. Following the withdrawal and scrapping of the more powerful Class 74 electro-diesels in 1977, the Class 73 was unique on the British railway network until the introduction of the Class 88 electro-diesels in 2017).

MODEL These great little models feature lots of details including etched grills, directional lighting, and finely printed external logos and numbering.

FEATURES

Finely moulded body with etched grills

Cast wheels in the appropriate colour to match livery

Sprung buffers

All wheel pick up and drive Cab lighting and directional lighting

Coreless motor for smoother operation

NEM Coupling pockets Twin brass fly wheels Includes spares bag with additional detailing parts

SPECIFICATIONS CLASS 73

LIVERY: -  BR Blue

WHEEL CONFIGURATION: Bo-Bo

DCC TYPE: DCC Ready

TRACK SUPPLY: 12V DC

FINISH Pristine

MEASUREMENTS LENGTH OVER BUFFER 213mm

WIDTH 34mm

HEIGHT 49mm