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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Catalogue listing
Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R2197A
RRP
£95.00
Release date
2004
Model details
Tooling date
1997
Chassis construction
Lightweight
Livery
GNER - Great North Eastern Railway
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Coupling mount
Non-NEM socket
Coupling type
Drawbar
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Finish
Pristine
Name
Golden Jubilee
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm) +
Running numbers
3306+3305, 41, 41
Prototype information
Main duties
Express Passenger
In service until
Present
Capacity
750 seats (Classic Three Capitals Set), 758 Seats (Refurbished Three Capitals Set) or 558 Seats (North of London Set)
Type of unit
Electric
Builder
GEC-Alsthom & BN Constructions Ferroviairies et Métalliques
Total built
38
Top speed
186mph
Tractive effort
Between 49,000 and 92,000 lbf depending on power supply
Operators
Eurostar, IZY, GNER, SNCF
Build date
1992 - 1996
Surviving sets
22
Class
British Rail Class 373
Motive power
Electric Multiple Unit
Built
1992-1996
Coach type
GWR Churchward Autocoach (N)
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