Hornby OO Class 373 'Eurostar' (1997)
Dave Martin
Model overview
3214 at Ashford International in June 2011. ©Joshua Brown
Class 373 'Eurostar'
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1997
DCC Capability: DCC compatible but no socket
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 1997
DCC Capability: DCC compatible but no socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Pantograph - Faiveley Grand Plongeur Unique Roof-mounted electrical components Vestibules |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Front valance |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Glazing Seating Tables Window wipers |
Mechanical
Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Non-NEM socket |
Coupling type |
Drawbar |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC compatible but no socket |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Motor type |
3-pole |
Pickups |
Power Car only |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Directional headlights (no tail lights) |
Other versions of this tool
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby |
|
RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
R1013-3213-3214 View |
Eurostar class 373 pair of articulated passenger saloon coaches with bogie, 3214, 3213 | Eurostar |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby |
|
RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
R1013-3214 View |
Eurostar, dummy power car, class 373, 3214 - split from set | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby |
|
RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
R1253M-trainpack View |
Class 373 Eurostar Beatles 'Yellow Submarine' 3005, 3006, 2 x Eurostar Class 373 Passenger- split from set | Eurostar |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby |
|
RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
R4013-unpainted View |
Class 373 Eurostar divisible centre saloons two pack - unpainted | Eurostar |