TT3016TXSM GBRf, Class 66, Co-Co, 66714 'Cromer Lifeboat' Digital - Era 11 (Sound Fitted)

The Class 66 is one of the most ubiquitous diesel classes in the UK. 480 examples were built for the UK market with additional examples imported from other countries to bolster the amount in service in the UK. The Class 66 is a progression of the privately commissioned Class 59 that Foster Yeoman had constructed to replace their aging and failing BREL locomotives. The Class 66 shares the same body as the 59 but has uprated internals.

In May 1996, EWS placed an order for 250 units to be built in London, Ontario. These cost EWS £375 million, with the first units arriving quickly in early 1998. The locomotives were in service from the moment they touched down at Newport Docks, with the locomotives shipped already filled with water and fuel. The last example arrived in the UK in spring 2016.

Class 66 number 66714 entered service in 2003, after arriving in the UK from Canada earlier that year. The locomotive became part of the GB Railfreight fleet immediately upon its arrival and has remained on their roster ever since. It is one of their over 100-strong fleet that can often be seen hauling heavy goods trains around the national network. The locomotive was named almost upon its introduction, carrying the name ‘Cromer Lifeboat’ in honour of the lifeboat station of the same name.

This model features directional and cab lighting. Night and day headlights are also included.

All variants of the Class 66 lighting are tooled for both UK and European variants. The headlights are prototypical for your model.

All the Class 66 models have 12 axles for the current pick-up and both bogies are motor-driven. The UK variants of the Class 66 are not fitted with traction tyres, but tyred wheelsets are available as accessories.

European variants are fitted with one traction tyre per bogie ex-works.