{"product_id":"o-gauge-br-class-73-73137-br-blue-weathered","title":"O gauge BR Class 73 73137 BR Blue Weathered","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-desc-row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-col-50\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCLASS 73 137 BR BLUE FULL YELLOW ENDS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"products\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHISTORY\/PROTOTYPE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesigned to operate on both third-rail electric and diesel power in non-electrified areas such as yards and depots, the Class 73s lived a relatively mundane life until they were thrust into the limelight when the new ‘Gatwick Express’ operation started in 1984. Over the years, the class has worked everything from express passenger to newspaper and mail, freight and engineering trains. The advent of Sectorisation in the mid-1980s saw the standard BR blue livery replaced by a rainbow of liveries, a trend that continues today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDespite a steady decline in the 1990s, these hugely versatile locomotives have seen a revival in the 21st century and continue to play a vital role hauling engineering and test trains for GB Railfreight and Network Rail on the 750V DC third-rail network and beyond. Now seen over a much wider area than in BR days, the ‘EDs’ have gained a cult following and 13 locomotives have even been rebuilt with more powerful diesel engines and modern electronics transforming them into 1,600hp go-anywhere machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"products\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMODEL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLike the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gaugemasterretail.com\/categories\/model-railway-locomotives\/model-railway-locomotives-british.html?locomotive_class=2336%2C2337\u0026amp;manufacturer=205\u0026amp;scale=449\" title=\"Click to View\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.gaugemasterretail.com\/categories\/model-railway-locomotives\/model-railway-locomotives-british.html?locomotive_class=2336%2C2337\u0026amp;manufacturer=205\u0026amp;scale=449\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHELJAN Class 26\/27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, these models have been fitted with ‘plug-and-play’ DCC and sound capability using ESU’s LokSound 5 XL high-power pin decoder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"products\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"gm-list\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHighly Detaild Weathered Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSprung buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWire handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFine etched grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeparately fitted buffing plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSR 27-way multiple working cables and hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWindscreen wipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSandpipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBogie and bufferbeam details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh-performance twin motor with fitted flywheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll-wheel drive and pick-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeparately switchable cab, tail and engine room lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eESU XL pin decoder interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvision for DCC sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heljan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53437021454675,"sku":"HN7302","price":779.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/2985\/0963\/files\/Harburn_HN7302.jpg?v=1777287780","url":"https:\/\/www.harburnhobbies.co.uk\/products\/o-gauge-br-class-73-73137-br-blue-weathered","provider":"Harburn Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}