Two GBRf liveried Class 73 locomotives are now in stock.
Hornby OO Gauge Class 73 - Available Now
Tuesday, February 09 2021
by Jack Morgan
Hornby Class 73

Hornby produce a model of the Class 73 'Electro-Diesel' locomotive in OO gauge. This model is part of the Railroad Plus range, featuring enhanced livery application. Two variations are available now in GB Railfreight colour schemes.
Hornby’s Class 73 features:
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Digital and Sound Capability - 8-pin socket
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NEM Couplings
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5-pole skew wound motor
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Enhanced livery application
Prototype Information

73201 at Woking in 2005. ©Mike Knell
The Class 73s are highly unusual electro-diesel locomotives built between 1962 and 1967, that can operate either from an on-board 600hp diesel engine or from 650/ 750V DC third-rail. Until the introduction of the Class 88, the 73s were unique in their electro-diesel functionality following the withdrawal of the Class 74. They produce significantly more power when on third-rail, so rarely leave the Southern regions - however, some are currently used on the Caledonian Sleeper service in Scotland. Many are still in service to this day, whilst eight have been preserved.
(Information provided by Wikipedia)
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Type of Locomotive
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Electro-Diesel |
Builder
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73/0: BR Eastleigh Works 73/1: English Electric - Vulcan Foundry |
Build Date
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1962 - 1967 |
Total Built
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49 |
Top Speed
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73/0: 80mph 73/1: 90mph |
Power Output |
1,420 bhp (continuous on third rail), 600 bhp (diesel)
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Tractive Effort
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34,100lbf to 42,000lbf |
Wheel Configuration
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Bo-Bo |
Operators
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British Rail, Gatwick Express, GB Railfreight, South West Trains, Merseyrail, Eurostar, Caledonian Sleeper, EWS, FM Rail, Network Rail, RT Rail, Transmart Trains |
Main Duties
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Mixed-Traffic |
In Service Until
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Present |
Surviving Examples
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39 |
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