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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Catalogue listing
Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R4589
RRP
£46.49
Model details
Tooling date
2013
Livery
Eurostar
Coupling type
Drawbar
Coupling mount
Non-NEM socket
Chassis construction
Lightweight
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Finish
Pristine
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Directional lighting
No
Interior lighting
No
Passenger figures
No
Running numbers
40, W38
Prototype information
Capacity
750 seats (Classic Three Capitals Set), 758 Seats (Refurbished Three Capitals Set) or 558 Seats (North of London Set)
Type of unit
Electric
Tractive effort
Between 49,000 and 92,000 lbf depending on power supply
Top speed
186mph
Main duties
Express Passenger
Build date
1992 - 1996
In service until
Present
Operators
Eurostar, IZY, GNER, SNCF
Surviving sets
22
Builder
GEC-Alsthom & BN Constructions Ferroviairies et Métalliques
Total built
38
Coach type
Alstom Class 373 'Eurostar'
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