Dapol 4D-006-021 Class 73/1 73109 'Battle of Britain" in GB Railfreight blue & yellow. DCC Fitted. Used. OO Gauge

Dapol 4D-006-021 Class 73/1 73109 'Battle of Britain" in GB Railfreight blue & yellow.
DCC Fitted (No.3)

This model is in excellent condition with little signs of use.

It 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
• Comes in its original box along with extras and paperworlk

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.