Class 73 - Caledonian (Early) - 73968 Subclass_31/1 re-activation work commenced but due

re-activation work commenced but due to other priorities at its home depot this was not completed until June 2023

near Newport

HYA 371055

9600 was the first loco from lot 352

and have also been used occasionally on the dredged sand flow from Pengam to a similar range of destinations

Class 73 - Caledonian (Early) - 73968 Subclass_31/1 re-activation work commenced but due73968 Caledonian Sleeper, Early Partnering with 73967 for the early Mk5 period is 73968, This locomotive entered traffic as one of the first JBs in October 1965 as E6009 and later 73103. Our model represents 73968 in the condition it was first adapted to work with the new Mk5 coaches with drop Dellner coupler and two part snowploughs but still retaining 3rd rail equipment