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British Rail class 73
The class 73 is a dual-power locomotive developed to bridge the non-electrified sections of the third-rail electrified network of the Southern Region. The main reason for their introduction was that large goods yards ...
| British Rail class 73Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | rebuilt 73/9 MTU |
| Built | 2014 |
| Manufacturers | Rail Vehicle Engineering Ltd. |
| Wheel arrangement | BoBo |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 16358 mm |
| Service mass | |
| Top speed | 145 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | MTU 8V 4000 R43L |
General
| Property | British Rail class 73rebuilt 73/9 MTU |
|---|---|
| Built | 2014 |
| Manufacturers | Rail Vehicle Engineering Ltd. |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 73rebuilt 73/9 MTU |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.36 m |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail class 73rebuilt 73/9 MTU |
|---|---|
| Engine | MTU 8V 4000 R43L |
| Engine type | V8 diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 73rebuilt 73/9 MTU |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - DC + diesel-electric |
| Continuous power | 1,059 kW (1,440 PS) |
| Indicated power | 1,193 kW (1,622 PS) |
| Top speed | 145 km/h |
