Class 73 - GBRf (Current) - 73965 Des O'Brien Livery_Yellow T368407 (Barry Logo)

T368407 (Barry Logo)

faster class of locomotive was needed

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

The locomotive was unveiled in its special black livery in connection with Prostate Cancer UK during August before becoming the flagship for the September tour

albeit underpowered

Class 73 - GBRf (Current) - 73965 Des O'Brien Livery_Yellow T368407 (Barry Logo)73965 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