BR Type JB
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− | [[Image:73.jpg|left|240px]]The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_73 British Rail Class 73] is a fast freight and passenger locomotive introduced to work alongside the Southern Region 3rd rail EMUs. Its primary power source is the 3rd rail, but it also carries a small diesel engine to allow access to unelectrified areas. | + | [[Image:73.jpg|left|240px]]The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_73 British Rail Class 73] is a fast freight and passenger locomotive introduced to work alongside the [[BREL Renewal EMU|Southern Region 3rd rail EMUs]]. Its primary power source is the 3rd rail, but it also carries a small diesel engine to allow access to unelectrified areas. |
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Revision as of 23:01, 21 July 2010
The BR Type JB is an electro-diesel locomotive in the UK Railway Set.
Statistics and information
Type: | General Purpose Electro-Diesel |
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Introduction: | 1965 |
Withdrawal: | 2025 |
Speed: | 90mph |
Power: | 1420hp (3rd rail), 600hp (diesel) |
Weight: | 77t |
Tractive Effort: | 177kN (3rd rail), 160kN (diesel) |
Replaces: | Suburban, Jubilee, Austerity |
Replaced By: | Electrostar, Costar Droplet |
Prototype information
The British Rail Class 73 is a fast freight and passenger locomotive introduced to work alongside the Southern Region 3rd rail EMUs. Its primary power source is the 3rd rail, but it also carries a small diesel engine to allow access to unelectrified areas.Similar locomotives
The larger BR Type HA was also rebuilt into an electro-diesel version, the British Rail Class 74.