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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Manufacturer description
Catalogue listing
Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R40001
RRP
£80.99
Release date
October 2020
Model details
Livery
Eurostar
Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Power pickup
Power Car only
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Lightweight
Coupling mount
Non-NEM socket
Coupling type
Drawbar
Tooling date
2013
Finish
Pristine
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Passenger figures
No
Interior lighting
No
Directional lighting
No
Running numbers
191, 190, 187, 196
Prototype information
Top speed
186mph
Build date
1992 - 1996
Builder
GEC-Alsthom & BN Constructions Ferroviairies et Métalliques
Type of unit
Electric
Total built
38
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)
Surviving sets
22
In service until
Present
Main duties
Express Passenger
Operators
Eurostar, IZY, GNER, SNCF
Coach type
Alstom Class 373 'Eurostar'
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