Dapol 4D-006-005D

Class 73 BR Early Blue SYP & Double Arrow Logo E6039 DCC Fitted

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Prototype Era
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Dapol
Product Code
4D-006-005D
RRP
£171.80

Model details

Chassis construction
Diecast
Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Power pickup
All wheels
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 2
DCC status
DCC Fitted
Finish
Pristine
Name
W.P. Allen
Livery
Blue
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Tooling date
2016
Running number
E6039

Prototype information

Locomotive class*
British Rail Class 73
Motive power
Electro-diesel
Built
August 1948
Total produced
49

* 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.

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Dapol Class 73 BR Early Blue SYP & Double Arrow Logo model, running number E6039, is a 00‑scale replica of the British Rail electro‑diesel locomotive built between 1962 and 1967. The model is finished in pristine condition with the original British Rail blue livery and carries the double‑arrow logo typical of the pre‑TOPS era.

It is fitted with Digital Command Control (DCC) and features all‑wheel power pickup, a minimum curve radius of 2 inch, and NEM/tension‑lock couplings. The locomotive is represented in the period of British Rail Blue, prior to the introduction of the TOPS classification system.

Technical details include a top speed of 90 mph, a total production run of 49 units for the prototype, and a manufacturer part number of 4D‑006‑005D. The model accurately reflects the Class 73 electro‑diesel operated by British Rail.

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