Hornby R30530 OO RailRoad BR InterCity Class 73 73235

OO RailRoad BR InterCity Class 73 73235 delivers a detailed electro-diesel locomotive model for OO scale railway layouts.

Featuring:

• Class 73 Electro-Diesel Locomotive: OO scale model of British Rail Class 73 locomotive 73235 in InterCity livery, ideal for recreating late British Rail passenger and mixed traffic operations.
• Scale & Gauge Compatibility: OO scale (1:76); suitable for OO gauge track systems and compatible with standard OO rolling stock.
• Construction & Finish: Injection-moulded plastic body with detailed printed livery, realistic locomotive features, and powered running capability.
• Layout Integration: Standard OO couplings for easy connection to compatible coaches, wagons, and freight formations.

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: OO (1:76)
• Model: BR InterCity Class 73 73235
• Locomotive Type: Electro-diesel locomotive
• Railway: British Rail InterCity
• Material: Injection-moulded plastic
• Assembly: Ready-to-run
• Paint/Glue: Not required
• Recommended Age: 14+
• Power Requirement: Requires compatible OO gauge track and controller
• Sound: Not fitted
• Compatibility Notes: Compatible with OO gauge locomotives, coaches, and rolling stock
• Included: One OO scale Class 73 locomotive

Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers building British Rail InterCity layouts, Southern Region scenes, mixed traffic operations, or modern railway collections.

Why this kit matters

The British Rail Class 73 is a unique electro-diesel locomotive designed to operate on both third-rail electrified routes and non-electrified lines. Introduced in the 1960s, these versatile locomotives became widely used for passenger, freight, and engineering duties throughout Britain.

Class 73 locomotives remain popular with railway enthusiasts and modellers due to their distinctive design, flexible operation, and ability to represent multiple eras of British railway history.

How to use it

This is a ready-to-run OO scale locomotive. Place it on compatible OO gauge track, connect it to a suitable controller, and operate it with matching passenger coaches or freight wagons. No assembly, paint, or glue is required.

This is a plastic model. It is not a toy.