Hornby R30533TXS

RailRoad: Colas - Class 66 - 'Louise 66790' (DCC Sound Fitted)

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Prototype Era
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

This model locomotive represents one of three EMD Class 66s imported by Beacon Rail from Sweden that were converted for use on Network Rail at EMD Longport and designated as part of the Class 66/7 subclass. 

On long-term lease to operator GBRF, 66790 is currently working under agreement for Colas Rail. The locomotive was named ‘Louise’ after Louise Garwood at Ipswich on 16 July 2023, as part of GB Railfreight’s annual ladies naming ceremony. 

Our RailRoad models combine high detail with added durability, making them ideal for beginners, younger modellers, or those who spend a lot of time on their model railway hobby. And this one is pre-fitted with a DCC sound chip for extra authenticity.

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Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Range
Railroad
Product Code
R30533TXS
GTIN
5063129054199
RRP
£149.99
Release date
November 2026

Model details

Buffers
Moulded Plastic Buffers
Coupling
NEM Tension Lock
DCC status
HM7000 Fitted - With Sound
Gauge
OO
Livery
Blue / Yellow
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Tooling date
2023
Name
Louise
Finish
Pristine
Running number
66790

Prototype information

Locomotive class*
Class 66
Operator
Colas
Motive power
Diesel
Built
1998-2014
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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Hornby RailRoad Colas Class 66 'Louise 66790' (DCC Sound Fitted) is a model locomotive produced by Hornby. It carries the manufacturer part number R30533TXS and represents a current‑era EMD Class 66/7 locomotive.

The real locomotive is one of three Class 66s imported by Beacon Rail from Sweden, later converted for use on Network Rail at EMD Longport and allocated to the Class 66/7 subclass. It is on long‑term lease to GB Railfreight and currently operated under agreement for Colas Rail. The unit was named 'Louise' after Louise Garwood at Ipswich on 16 July 2023 as part of GB Railfreight's annual ladies naming ceremony.

Hornby's RailRoad range is designed to be highly detailed yet robust, making it suitable for beginners, younger modellers, or anyone who spends considerable time on a model railway. This particular model is pre‑fitted with a DCC sound chip for added realism.

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