73129 (E6036) is currently based on the GWR and spends most of its time hauling the permanent way train, although it also takes its turn on passenger train duties.

Wheel arrangement:

Bo-Bo

Origin:

One of a class of 49 'electro-diesels' introduced in 1962 and built by Vulcan Foundry to work on the Southern Region. These locos can use either their own, internal, diesel engine or pick up a 750 volt third-rail supply.No 73129 was withdrawn in 2002 after spending the previous 20 years carrying the name 'City of Winchester' working initially for London and South Eastern and then Network SouthEast.

Engine / Power:

English Electric 4-cyl 4SRKT Mk II diesel rated at 600 bhp. 4 English Electric 546/1B traction motors each rated at 400 hp.

Weight:

73 tons

Length over buffers:

53ft. 8in. (16.36m)

Maximum Speed:

90 mph