Class 73

 

Although primarily an electrified region, the Southern had many of its lines and important sites not covered by the third rail system, and so, during the modernisation programme, the Class 73 electro-diesels were developed having the versatility to operate from third rail electricity or from their own English Electric diesel engine.

Engine: English Electric 4SRKT MkII  4-cyl of 600hp.

Numbers: 73 001 - 6, 73 101 - 73 142.

Previous No. Series: E6001 - E6049

The Class 73 Fleet - Click Here