Class 73 - BR Blue - E6008 - O Scale

This O gauge Class 73/1 electro-diesel features a plug-and-play DCC interface, new lighting features and a wide range of authentic detail variations covering the entire career of this enduringly popular Southern Region class.

These models have being designed to offer a range of authentic detail variations covering the entire career of the production batch built in 1965-67, many of which are still active on the main line network and heritage railways. These will include locomotives with or without high intensity headlights and NRN radio aerials, radio pods and optional fibreglass arc shields fitted to the bogies from the mid-1980s onwards.

These models have been fitted with ‘plug-and-play’ DCC and sound capability using ESU’s LokSound 5 XL high-power pin decoder.

Features

• Sprung buffers
• Wire handrails
• Fine etched grilles
• Separately fitted buffing plates
• SR 27-way multiple working cables and hoses
• Windscreen wipers
• Sandpipes
• Bogie and bufferbeam details
• High-performance twin motor with fitted flywheel
• All-wheel drive and pick-up
• Separately switchable cab, tail and engine room lights
• ESU XL pin decoder interface
• Provision for DCC sound.