Dapol 4D-006-006S

Class 73 Dutch Yellow & Grey Civil Engineers 73138 Sound Fitted

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Prototype Era
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Dapol
Product Code
4D-006-006S
RRP
£303.52

Model details

Tooling date
2016
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Power pickup
All wheels
Finish
Pristine
Livery
Grey & Yellow (Dutch)
DCC status
DCC Sound Fitted
Passenger figures
No
Pickup in tender
No
Interior lighting
No
Directional lighting
No
Based on preserved
No
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Chassis construction
Diecast

Prototype information

Locomotive class*
British Rail Class 73
Motive power
Electro-diesel

* 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 Dutch Yellow & Grey Civil Engineers (model 73138) is a ready‑to‑run railway locomotive in a pristine finish. The livery combines grey and Dutch yellow, and the model carries the running number 73138. It is fitted with DCC sound and supplied with a standard NEM/tension‑lock coupling.

The locomotive picks up power from all wheels and can be operated on both electric and diesel power (electro‑diesel). It is suitable for a minimum radius of 2 units and is capable of speeds up to 90 mph. The model bears the manufacturer part number 4D-006-006S and represents British Rail Class 73 as operated by British Rail during the sectorisation era.

The prototype was built between 1962 and 1967, with a total of 49 units produced. This model reflects that historical period and is intended for use on layouts depicting British Rail sectorisation.

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