This RailRoad Class 73 diesel is a great diesel for model railway layout because over the years has been used for both passenger and freight trains. It comes DCC Ready with a 21-Pin plug, meaning it can be upgraded to run on DCC and with our HM7000 Bluetooth controlled system, which also includes sound via a speaker inside the locomotive. Introduced by BR in 1963, what is now known as the Class 73 is an electro-diesel locomotive, also referred to as EDs. As well as operating on the Southern Region’s 650-750v DC third-rail network, these locomotives also have a 600hp diesel engine, allowing them to work over non-electrified routes and into sidings and yards where there isn’t a third rail power source. From new, all 49 locomotives were fitted for push-pull working with Southern Region multiple units.