FIRST LOOK: Heljan ED EP
Heljan has received the first Engineering Prototype (EP) of its forthcoming newly-tooled 'O' gauge BR Class 73 Electro-Diesel (ED) for evaluation by the development team.
Built in the 1960s, these versatile locomotives were designed for use on BR's Southern Region and featured a diesel engine as well as 750V DC third-rail compatibility.
The hand-assembled pre-production sample was available to view on the Hornby Magazine stand at the Great Electric Train Show on October 2/3 and represents a step-change in detailing with plug-and-play DCC interface, twin motors, flywheel, all-wheel drive and pick-up, new lighting features and a wealth of separately fitted parts including exquisite underframe and bogie details. (note: the sample features a mix of early and late detail parts with some elements missing)
The Class 73 will also feature a built-in DCC-activated third-rail 'arc' flash and high-intensity headlights (where appropriate).
17 new 'O' gauge models are planned initially covering the class across the years (see table).
Prices are set at £749 each.
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Identity | Livery | Cat No. |
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E6008 | BR early blue (weathered) | 7300 |
E6020 | BR blue with small yellow panels | 7301 |
73137 | BR blue with full yellow ends | 7302 |
73114 | BR large logo blue | 7303 |
73102 Airtour Suisse | InterCity Executive | 7304 |
73108 | BR Civil Engineers 'Dutch' livery | 7305 |
73126 Kent & East Sussex Railway | Revised BR Network SouthEast | 7306 |
73101 The Royal Alex | Pullman umber and cream | 7307 (GM) |
Unnumbered | EWS maroon and gold | 7308 |
73212 | Network Rail yellow | 7309 |
73107 Tracy | GB Railfreight orange/blue | 7310 |
Unnumbered | BR blue with small yellow panels | 7311 |
Unnumbered | BR blue with full yellow ends | 7312 (TM) |
Unnumbered | BR large logo blue | 7313 |
Unnumbered | InterCity Executive | 7314 |
Unnumbered | BR Civil Engineers 'Dutch' livery | 7315 |
Unnumbered | GB Railfreight orange/blue | 7320 |
Notes: (GM) Gaugemaster Collection / (TM) Tower Models exclusive.