Description
Class 66 304 DRS Compass Small Logo (DCC-Sound)
The British Rail Class 66 is a six-axle diesel-electric freight locomotive developed by Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), a division of General Motors. Introduced in 1998, the Class 66 was designed to meet the UK’s rail freight needs, offering enhanced reliability and efficiency.?
The initial order came from English, Welsh & Scottish Railway (EWS), which placed a significant order for 250 units. These locomotives were built at EMD’s facilities in Canada and the United States, with the first unit arriving in the UK in June 1998. The Class 66’s design was based on the EMD JT42CWR model, incorporating features like a self-steering bogie to reduce track wear and improve adhesion.?
Over the years, the Class 66 has become a staple in UK rail freight operations, with over 500 units produced. Various subclasses have been developed to meet specific operational requirements, including different gear ratios and emission standards. Operators such as Freightliner, GB Railfreight, and Direct Rail Services have incorporated the Class 66 into their fleets, ensuring its continued presence on the UK’s railways.
Model
1:76 Scale model of a Class 66 Diesel Locomotive decorated in DRS livery. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype, a high level of body detail and excellent running characteristics.
Features
1:76 Scale Model
DCC Sound Model
NEM Couplings
Highly Detailed Finish
Fitted with a ESU Loksound V5DCC Sound Decoder
‘Low-Emission’ 5-Door Locomotive
2-Piece Double-Glazed, Aluminium-Framed Cab Side Windows
Original WIPAC LED Light Clusters (2-Lamps, Mounted on Large Light Boxes)
Large Top Light Box
Standard UK Pattern Buffers
Standard Drawgear
Standard Horn Box
NRN Radio Pod on Roof
4 Cab Vents
4 Securing Lugs at each End – Closely Spaced
Cab Front Handrails with 7 Mounting Points
Cab Interiors with Pedestal Control Panels
Original Sandboxes
Straight Sandpipe Brackets
Perforated Bogie Lifeguards
On Analogue, an authentic engine start up sequence and running sounds are produced when power is applied
Sound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 66 using recordings from real locomotives
Directional Lighting
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