Class 66 001 EWS

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Dapol 7D-066-001
Scale(s): 1:43 Scale, O Scale
GM Part Number: DA7D-066-001
Class 66 001 EWS
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Description

Prototype

The Class 66 is a type of six-axle diesel electric freight locomotive developed in part from the Class 59, for use on the railways of the UK. Since its introduction, the class has been successful and has been sold to many British and European operators.

The first locomotive shipped to the UK arrived at Immingham in June 1998 and was taken to Derby for testing.

The second was taken to AAR's Pueblo Test Centre for endurance testing, before shipping to the UK. The locomotives then shipped at a rate of 11 per month into the UK via Newport Docks until the order was completed in December 2001.

After unloading, EWS engineers then simply took off the tarpaulin, unblocked the suspension and finally as each was shipped with water and fuel, hooked up the batteries before starting the engine and handing the locomotive into service. The ability to simply start up the 66s on the dockside and drive them under their own power to depots to enter service was nothing short of a revelation when compared to many other BR locomotives.

There were over 500 examples built, such was the success of the design.

Model

The model will have the following features:

Electricals

  • Illuminated cab control panel
  • Cab light (independent operation)
  • Factory sound fitted models to be fitted with RealDrive
  • DC control switches accessible via a lift off roof panel
  • Operating side lights where lighting cluster is applicable
  • DCC Ready (21 pin) with DCC & DCC Sound fitted options available
  • Two balanced and matched motors for maximum pulling power and slow speed runnning
  • Operating front/rear lights (independent operation for DCC, switched for DC use) including day/night mode

Chassis & Body

  • Sprung buffers
  • Diecast bogie frames
  • Sprung centre wheel
  • Rotating axle centres
  • Expertly applied livery
  • Heavyweight diecast chassis
  • Appropriate couplings attached>
  • Etched grilles with through body transparency
  • Separately fitted details such as handrails, handles, and grilles


Specifications

Class66
LiveryEWS
Era9 (1995 - onwards)
Wheel ConfigurationCo-Co
DCC Type21 Pin DCC ready
Track Supply12v DC
FinishPristine

Measurements

Length over Buffers497mm
Width62mm
Height90mm


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