GM2210205D Class 73 212 Network Rail Yellow Electro Diesel Locomotive - DCC Fitted Class-71 Weathered version with bullet holes

Weathered version with bullet holes

the ditch lights did not flash

illustrated

Radius: 438mm

GM2210205D Class 73 212 Network Rail Yellow Electro Diesel Locomotive - DCC Fitted Class-71 Weathered version with bullet holesThese Locomotives were produced for the 1955 modernisation plan and were used for various jobs around the southern region including parcel and freight trains. As they could reach speeds of up to 80mph they were also used on quite a few passenger services. The class 73 was designed so that it could run on the southern regions 650 750v DC third rail or using its own on board diesel engine which meant it could operate on non electrified routes. A total