Class 73 - Caledonian (Early) - 7396873968 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

The distinctive high arched roof was removed in August 1925

Churchward 3

Steam heat was not a requirement for the engineering trains so this was removed

the locomotive was placed in store at Longmoor and then at Bicester

Body mouldings were picked out in cream or primrose lining

110 profile wheel-sets with 14

smooth running

Designed for Easy 21mm conversion

Returned to the UK in the early 2014

Headcode : Plated

D5503 wears its distinctive original paint scheme with ‘eggshell’ blue window surrounds and bodyside stripes which was only applied to the D5500-D5519

and a new serifed lettering style was adopted