Hornby R30151

GBRf, HS2 Class 66, Co-Co, 66796 'The Green Progressor' - Era 11

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Prototype Eras
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 11 (2016 to 2024) Current Era

Manufacturer description

While the Class 66s began their service in 1998, No. 66796s unique livery and service reflect a modern preoccupation with promoting environmental awareness.

The HS2 owned locomotive is part of an active drive to promote the environmental benefits of delivering construction materials by rail instead of road, which inspired the name 'The Green Progressor'. The intention is that for every locomotive HS2 uses to transport aggregates and construction materials, up to 76 lorries are removed from the UK's roads and motorway network. 'The Green Progressor' is both innovative and a benefit of tradition; in returning focus to our beloved railways we boost efficiency and reduce emissions.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R30151
GTIN
5055286699009
RRP
£96.99
Catalogue
2022 Range
Release date
May 2023

Model details

Colour
Green
DCC status
DCC Ready 21 pin socket
Finish
Painted
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Motor
5 Pole Skew wound
Name
The Green Progressor
Livery
GBRf - GB Railfreight
Power pickup
All wheels
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Gauge
OO
Running number
66796

Prototype information

Locomotive class*
Class 66
Operator
Malcolm Logistics
Motive power
Diesel
Wheel arrangement
Co-Co
Max speed
65 mph / 75 mph
Designer
Electro-Motive Diesel
Built
1998-2014
Built by
Electro-Motive Diesel
Total produced
446

* 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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