Class 73 - GBRf (Current) - 73965 Des O'Brien Livery_Yellow and four-aspect signalling with correct

and four-aspect signalling with correct symbols displayed on screen

as the class 66’s were the “go anywhere” type at EWS’s disposal

albeit underpowered

faster class of locomotive was needed

plated roof heating vents

Class 73 - GBRf (Current) - 73965 Des O'Brien Livery_Yellow and four-aspect signalling with correct73965 GBRf, Current 73965 entered GBRf service in 2015 alongside 73964. This was completed alongside some of the Phase two locomotives and as such has some paint differences to the first three, notably the grilles and the area above the cab windows. Originally not named, this locomotive was given the name Des o Brien in memory of a GBRf colleague who passed away from Cancer. Notably the naming took place at the same time, on the opposite end of the