HORNBY CROSS COUNTRY, CLASS 43 HST, POWER CARS 43285 AND 43304 - ERA 10
Originally numbered as 43085 and 43104 respectively, 43357 was delivered into service on 25 March 1978 and 43304 on 14 October 1978. Operational life was extended by Brush Traction when MTU Power Units were fitted, 43357 being so fitted between November 2007 and 13 August 2008, with 43304 following it by going into Brush’s Works the next day and being returned on 12 December 2008.
Hornby is a household name and is famous as the UK’s brand leader in the model railway hobby with its high quality 00 gauge (1:76) models and accessories.
Colour and contents of products may vary from those illustrated
Length: 2 x 235mm
DCC Type: DCC Ready
Period: Era 10 (2006 - 2017)
Operator/Livery: Cross Country, Purple/Grey
Designer: Sir Kenneth Grange
Entered Service: 1978
Minimum Curve: R2
Motor: 5 Pole Skew Wound
Wheel Configuration: Bo-Bo