Class 73 - GBRf (Current) - 73961 Alison - DCC Sound Fitted73961 GBRf, Current 73961 was the first 73 9 to enter traffic during 2014. The former E6026 73120 73209 had test runs at the Great Central Railway in Leicestershire during 2014 pairing with some interesting traction. The paint had weathered well but by 2024 it was looking rather work worn and as such became the first 73 9 to re enter the paint shop, this time at Eastleigh and it received the slightly darker shade of blue which is used by GBRf

renowned as designer of the distinctive Merchant Navy and Light Pacific locomotives during his tenure with the Southern Railway in England

D6600 was the first of nine English Electric Type 3s to be numbered out of sequence as the fleet outgrew its allocated series and bumped up against the Western Regions D7000 'Hymek' locomotives

7801 – ‘Anthony Manor '

* 26mm axle length

Irish Rail Two-axle Ballast Hopper multi-pack A

commissioning

Standard Features:

Like several members of the Class 37/9 sub class it was initially repainted in the unbranded version of the new Roundel-designed triple-grey Railfreight image

2 mm Gauge

Our latest "Accurascale Exclusive" covers the Siphon in this condition

The horn grille was also mounted almost flush with the body

Early Emblem