We have just received the final variation of Heljan’s Class 73 ‘Electrodiesel’ in O gauge! This eye-catching variation, produced as part of the Gaugemaster Collection, showcases the class in Pullman livery.
The rest of the general release range is also in stock now, with liveries available covering much of the lifespan of this iconic class.
New Pullman Livery
Other Liveries In Stock
Product Features:
Highly detailed model with many separate parts including handrails, pipework, etched metal grilles, underframe relief, windscreen wipers and much more
Metal sprung buffers and screw link couplings
High-performance twin 5-pole motors, with twin flywheels, all-wheel pickup and driveÂ
Separately switchable cab, tail and engine room lights
ESU XL pin decoder interface and provision for sound
Powered roof fan
Many authentic switchable lighting features including directional lights, cab and engine room lights
DCC activated 3rd-rail ‘arc flash’ effect on the bogies
Interchangeable headcodes
Retractable 3rd-rail shoes
Many optional detail parts
Accurate tooling variations for different eras
Prototype Information
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. Later in life, some were converted to the 73/9 subclass which provided them with the AAR system for multiple working as well as new engines. Many are still in service to this day, whilst eight have been preserved.
