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Old 30th January 2021, 15:42
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The BR class 73s are Electro-diesels, meaning they are bi-mode locomotives which can run on diesel power or via the Southern Region's third rail electric supply. Some have been rebuilt with different engines and designated class 73/9
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_73

The bulk of the active class 73 fleet is operated by GBRf, plus locomotives in use with Network Rail, Southern, South Western Railway & Transmart Trains (on hire at Eastleigh Works).

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