class 73

sootyxfd · Post by **sootyxfd** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 8:37 pm

hi all

just noticed lately that there are a lot of class 73s around at the minute not only on ukts but on the preserved scene, and all of a sudden they have become really expensive models to buy

anybody got any idea why ?

is it because a lot of railways are installing thrid rail ???

???

its not that i dont like them tho

cheers

rwaceyw · Post by **rwaceyw** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 10:01 pm

They're cheap, an abundance of them, and they have a good enough diesel engine for preserved line services. Shame they're ugly!

David

Hymek · Post by **Hymek** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 10:27 pm

Its because EWS sold pretty much their entire fleet of 73s earlier this year, and a few have filted straight from EWS to preservationists, but most have gone into Booth Roe before being sold on or in the case of the churnet valleys, swapped

And also only Lima made class 73 models which since they have gone bust have gone up in value by at least Â£10-15 quid, with some lima 20s gettin rather stupid Â£100 +

Zackybong1 · Post by **Zackybong1** » Sun Aug 01, 2004 9:07 am

Lima have gone bust???
That is sad

Another great company becomes a fond memory.

jbilton · Post by **jbilton** » Sun Aug 01, 2004 9:22 am

Hi
Great model Jonathan....heres a quick reskin i've done WIP

rwaceyw · Post by **rwaceyw** » Sun Aug 01, 2004 9:26 am

Ah well, there goes my green one

.

David

d1010 · Post by **d1010** » Sun Aug 01, 2004 9:57 am

rwaceyw wrote:Ah well, there goes my green one .

David

is it on the one 73's with the Light green band around the bottom ?

rwaceyw · Post by **rwaceyw** » Sun Aug 01, 2004 10:00 am

Yes, as in 1960's condition, but now I find ( AFTER announcing mine I may add! ) that someone else happily begins one...nothing I can do to stop it, but may pull mine.

David

Zackybong1 · Post by **Zackybong1** » Sun Aug 01, 2004 12:34 pm

Take ten paces and draw your handbags.

Seriously though, there is room in this world for many good models. Lets have em all!

MeridianNick · Post by **MeridianNick** » Sun Aug 01, 2004 1:24 pm

It looks to green, why not add weathering

lenham21 · Post by **lenham21** » Sun Aug 01, 2004 6:18 pm

How about a pullman one

That would be really nice.

rwaceyw · Post by **rwaceyw** » Sun Aug 01, 2004 8:24 pm

A Pullman one has been uploaded, but not by me....

David

BruceB · Post by **BruceB** » Sun Aug 01, 2004 9:14 pm

rwaceyw wrote:A Pullman one has been uploaded, but not by me....

David

Thanks David

Yes, I've done the Pullman one: 73101 "The Royal Alex". Its waiting approval...

Oh and don't be put off by the upload pic, I know its incorrect, the skin has been updated since but I've not yet changed the Pic.

Bruce

sootyxfd · Post by **sootyxfd** » Sun Aug 01, 2004 10:00 pm

thanks guys

cheer

copkeir · Post by **copkeir** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 8:45 am

73101 the royal alex is kept at the dfr