{"product_id":"gm2210202-cl73-br-electric-blue","title":"GM2210202 - Gaugemaster - N - CL73 BR Electric Blue","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClass 73 E6039 BR Electric Blue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:148 scale model produced by Gaugemaster. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalogue DC Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis model mainly operates in Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorated in BR company markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest suited to 228mm radius curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGaugemaster Limited Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed body with etched grills and separately fitted hand rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarkened wheels and pin point bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Pole motor for smoother operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll wheel drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Wheel pick up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEM couplings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes both standard and knuckle couplings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes spares bag with additional detailing parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"PE9XBEE\"\u003eClass 73 History\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe British Rail Class 73 is a dual-mode electro-diesel locomotive built between 1962 and 1967 by English Electric for British Rail’s Southern Region. A total of 49 were produced (later numbered 73001–73049), designed to operate on the 750V DC third-rail network while also using a small onboard diesel engine for unelectrified sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn electric mode, they produced around 1,600 hp, but only 600 hp on diesel, making them best suited to mixed traffic, light freight, and engineering work. Their flexibility saw them widely used across the Southern Region, including later duties such as the Gatwick Express.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter privatisation, many remained in service, with major upgrades carried out by GB Railfreight, creating the Class 73\/9 variant with a far more powerful diesel engine. Today, they continue to operate in infrastructure and specialist roles, noted for their longevity and versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gaugemaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53615678554451,"sku":"GM2210202","price":110.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/2985\/0963\/files\/Harburn_GM2210202.jpg?v=1785400380","url":"https:\/\/www.harburnhobbies.co.uk\/products\/gm2210202-cl73-br-electric-blue","provider":"Harburn Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}