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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Catalogue listing
Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R2379
RRP
£120.00
Model details
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Livery
Eurostar
Coupling mount
Non-NEM socket
Tooling date
1997
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Chassis construction
Lightweight
Coupling type
Drawbar
Finish
Pristine
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm) +
Running numbers
W40, W40, W40, 37
Features
Interior lighting
Prototype information
Type of unit
Electric
Total built
38
Top speed
186mph
Tractive effort
Between 49,000 and 92,000 lbf depending on power supply
Capacity
750 seats (Classic Three Capitals Set), 758 Seats (Refurbished Three Capitals Set) or 558 Seats (North of London Set)
Builder
GEC-Alsthom & BN Constructions Ferroviairies et Métalliques
Build date
1992 - 1996
Surviving sets
22
Main duties
Express Passenger
Operators
Eurostar, IZY, GNER, SNCF
In service until
Present
Class
British Rail Class 373
Motive power
Electric Multiple Unit
Built
1992-1996
Coach type
GWR Churchward Autocoach (N)
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