Date: 06/07/2011

A class 73 electro-diesel locomotive is to be rebuilt by Railway Vehicle Engineering Ltd and have modern traction equipment installed. The rebuilt locomotive will be a prototype for a possible fleet of around 12 vehicles.

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BR Class 73 electro-diesel no 73128 with the Venice Simplon Orient Express preparing to get underway from London Victoria station in August 1987.
Location: Victoria
Company: Victoria Station and Pimlico Railway
/08/1987 Ian Dinmore

Class 73 electro-diesel no 73119 at Dufftown in November 2005.
Location: Dufftown
Company: Keith and Dufftown Railway
02/11/2005 John Furnevel

Electro-Diesel no E6033 (later 73126) stands at the head of a parcels train while final loading is completed at Waterloo station on a fine summer evening in 1969. The crew takes the opportunity to enjoy the late sunshine
Location: Waterloo
Company: London and South Western Railway
21/06/1969 John Furnevel