EFE RAIL E82008 CLASS 74 ELECTRO DIESEL No 74 007 BR BLUE

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The Class 74 Electro-Diesel Locomotives (known as ‘HB’s before the introduction of the Total Operations Processing System (TOPS)) began life as Class 71 Electric Locomotives (originally ‘HA’s) of which a fleet of 24 locomotives was built by British Railway’s Doncaster Works between 1958 and 1960. The original locomotives were used on the electrified lines of the Southern Region and were ordered for mixed traffic and could be found hauling high profile services like the ‘Night Ferry’ and ‘Golden Arrow’. Collecting power from third rail via collector shoes fitted to the bogies, the Class 71s also had roof-mounted pantographs to work in yards where overhead lines had been installed instead of using third rail – removing the danger of the live rail to workers operating nearby.

Model

1:76 Scale model of a Class 74 Bi Mode Locomotive decorated in BR livery. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype, a high level of body detail and excellent running characteristics.

Features

• 1:76 Scale Model
• Analogue DC Model
• NEM Couplings
• Highly Detailed Finish
• High fidelity injection-moulded bodyshell
• Bogies constructed from multiple components featuring full relief detail
• Separately applied detail parts, including lamp irons, metal handrails, etched grilles, cab-end jumper cables, windscreen wipers and whistles
• Sprung buffers
• Cab interior detailing including seats, control desk, controls and dials with authentic decoration
• Slide in destination blinds with a selection of routes, white and red blinds provided for user-fitment
• Separate metal bearings fitted to each axle
• Diecast metal chassis block
• Gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities
• Directional Lighting

Contents

• 1 x EFE Rail Bi Mode Locomotive