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Hybrid locomotive

Eastleigh Works BR 73/0

Built by Eastleigh Works

Top speed
129 km/h
80 mph
Power output
447 kW
599 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Eastleigh Works BR 73/0

Discover the BR 730, a remarkable hybrid locomotive designed and built by Eastleigh Works, part of the EE73 series.

This powerful machine boasts a top speed of 129 km/h, making it an efficient asset for British Railways Board in the United Kingdom.

Featuring a 750 V DC electric system, the BR 730 delivers an impressive 447 kW of power and a substantial tractive effort of 152 kN.

With its Bo'Bo' UIC classification and standard 1435 mm gauge, this locomotive showcases advanced engineering and operational capabilities.

Eastleigh Works BR 73/0 technical specifications

Value
SeriesEE73
Built byEastleigh Works
Top speed129 km/h80 mph
Power output447 kW599 hp
Tractive effort152 kN34,171 lbf
Electric systems
  • 750 V DC (1060 kW, 187 kN, 3rd rail)
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
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Operators of the Eastleigh Works BR 73/0

Railway companies that have operated the BR 73/0, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 73/0United Kingdom

Eastleigh Works BR 73/0 photos

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