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Accurascale ACC3339-DCC

Class 73 - Caledonian (Current) - 73966 - DCC Sound Fitted

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

73966  – Caledonian Sleeper, Current

Our current day lineup includes 73966 which was the first of the Caledonian Sleeper 73/9s converted. Built in August 1962 at Eastleigh, E6005 was the other Ex JA to be rebuilt. Later TOPS renumbering saw it carry 73005. Our model depicts 73966 in its current condition as running today with the drop Dellner, 3rd rail equipment removed and the bodyside windows replaced by grilles

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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 model – Caledonian (Current) – 73966 – DCC sound fitted. The model is motorised with a working fan and carries the Caledonian livery. It represents a British Rail Class 73 locomotive, manufactured under part number ACC3339-DCC, and depicts the period of initial privatisation.

The prototype, number 73966, is a Caledonian Sleeper unit currently in service. It was the first of the Caledonian Sleeper 73/9 conversions and was built in August 1962 at Eastleigh. The original locomotive, E6005, was another former JA unit rebuilt later and was renumbered under TOPS as 73005.

The model shows 73966 in its present condition, with the Dellner drop coupler fitted, third‑rail equipment removed and the bodyside windows replaced by grilles. It is intended to represent the locomotive as it operates today.