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Prototype Era
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation
** please note weathering can take 7 to 10 days**
Exclusive to Rails of Sheffield.
The production locomotives will come complete with etched nameplates.
* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.
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Bachmann Class 66 614 “Poppy” Freightliner diesel locomotive – weathered finish. This model is part of the limited‑edition Rails of Sheffield range and is marketed as DCC Ready.
The locomotive is presented in the current‑era prototype colour scheme, with a weathered appearance that may require seven to ten days to develop fully. It carries the manufacturer part number 32‑726X(W) and represents a Class 66 locomotive.
The model is exclusive to Rails of Sheffield; production units will be supplied with etched nameplates.