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Gaugemaster GM4240302

Class 86 622 Freightliner Powerhaul

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Prototype Era
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways

Manufacturer description

Freightliner inherited a large fleet of thirty Class 86/6 freight-dedicated locomotives, most of which had previously been operated by Railfreight Distribution, but some came from Rail Express Systems. The fleet consisted of locomotives in many different obsolete liveries so, from 1995, Freightliner started to apply its newly introduced livery. This was based on the previous Trainload two-tone grey, with the addition of Freightliner's red triangle logo.

In 1998, following the introduction of the rebuilt Class 57 diesel locomotives, Freightliner introduced a new livery of racing green with yellow cabsides. The first Class 86 to appear in this livery was no. 86631, which was hurriedly repainted for display at an open day at Toton. The majority of the fleet have slowly been treated over the years, such that by the end of 2004, only a handful remained in the original two-tone grey livery. Two locomotives (nos. 86622/637) were subsequently repainted in Freightliner Powerhaul Livery.

These are to be replaced in the by Class 90s, sent off lease by Greater Anglia, making it the end of regular use for the class after 55 years of service.

Gaugemaster are pleased to commemorate such sterling years of service by introducing these new items into their GM Collection range of commissions.

Locomotive Features Sprung Buffers Exterior Detail Interior Detail Beautifully Painted Body 21 Pin DCC Ready Cast Profiled Wheels with Appropriate Colouring All Wheel Pick-ups

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Model details

Prototype information

^* 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.

Gaugemaster Class 86 622 Freightliner Powerhaul is a 1:87 scale model locomotive. It carries the Freightliner Powerhaul livery, bears the running number 86 622 and is equipped with NEM couplings. The model is finished in pristine condition, measures 234 mm in length and is DCC ready with a 21‑pin socket. It represents a Class 86 locomotive with a Co‑Co wheel arrangement and carries the manufacturer part number GM4240302. The period depicted is the rebuilding era of the UK railways.

Freightliner inherited a fleet of thirty Class 86/6 freight‑dedicated locomotives, many previously operated by Railfreight Distribution and some by Rail Express Systems. From 1995 the company began applying a new livery based on the earlier two‑tone grey with a red triangle logo. In 1998, following the arrival of rebuilt Class 57 diesel locomotives, Freightliner introduced a racing‑green livery with yellow cab sides; the first Class 86 repainted was no. 86631 for a Toton open day. By 31/12/2004 most units had been repainted, leaving only a few in the original grey, and two locomotives (nos. 86622 and 86637) received the Freightliner Powerhaul livery. These are now being superseded by Class 90s leased from Greater Anglia, ending regular service for the class after 55 years.

Technical specifications of the model include sprung buffers, cast profiled wheels with appropriate colouring, and accurate wheel pick‑ups. The exterior and interior details are reproduced faithfully, and the body is painted with a high‑quality finish.

The model is part of Gaugemaster’s GM Collection range of commissions, celebrating the long service of the Class 86 fleet.