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Accurascale ACC3330

Class 73 - Caledonian (Early) - 73968

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

73968 – Caledonian Sleeper, Early

Partnering with 73967 for the early Mk5 period is 73968, This locomotive entered traffic as one of the first JB’s in October 1965 as E6009 and later 73103. Our model represents 73968 in the condition it was first adapted to work with the new Mk5 coaches with drop Dellner coupler and two-part snowploughs but still retaining 3rd rail equipment

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^* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

Accurascale Class 73 – Caledonian (Early) – 73968 is a motorised working fan model supplied by Accurascale. The locomotive is presented in Caledonian livery and carries the manufacturer part number ACC3330. It represents a British Rail Class 73 locomotive from the period of initial privatisation.

The model is designed to operate with Digital Command Control (DCC) and includes motorised fan functionality. It is intended to be paired with model 73967 to depict the early Mk5 era. The prototype locomotive entered service in October 1965, originally numbered E6009 before being renumbered 73103.

This version of 73968 is modelled in the condition it first received the new Mk5 coaches, featuring a drop Dellner coupler and two‑part snowploughs while retaining the third‑rail equipment. The representation reflects the locomotive’s early adaptation to the Mk5 coaching stock.