Hornby R30550TXS
RailRoad Plus GBRf Class 66 Railway 200 'Michael Portillo' 66719 Diesel Locomotive - DCC Sound
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Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation
Manufacturer description
This Class 66 model is part of Hornby’s RailRoad range, offering solid performance and excellent value, making it ideal for new modellers, younger enthusiasts, or anyone looking to expand their modern freight fleet. It comes Sound Fitted, and features separate plastic buffers and NEM couplings.
Our two exclusive versions commemorate the two GB Railfreight Class 66 locomotives designated the official “Railway 200” locomotives in mid-2025. Both 66710 and 66719 now carry a distinct red livery, with both the Railway 200 branding and all four of the 1923 ‘Big Four’ Railway companies.
Both locomotives were named at the “Greatest Gathering” event at Derby, with 66710 christened “Karen Harrison” after the UK’s first female train driver, and 66719 named “Michael Portillo” to honour the former MP and presenter of many UK railway programmes.
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* 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 GBRf ClassâŻ66 model 66719 âMichael Portilloâ is a limitedâedition diesel locomotive released as part of the âRails of Sheffieldâ range. It carries the manufacturer part number R30550TXS and represents the current era of British freight locomotives. The model is equipped with DCC sound capability and is supplied soundâfitted.
The locomotive is a 1:76 scale replica of GBâŻRailfreightâs ClassâŻ66 numbered 66719, painted in a distinctive red livery that includes RailwayâŻ200 branding and the insignia of the four 1923 âBig Fourâ railway companies. It was officially named âMichael Portilloâ at the âGreatest Gatheringâ event in Derby in June 2025, honouring the former MP and railway presenter.
Designed for the Hornby RailRoad range, the model offers solid performance and good value, making it suitable for new modellers, younger enthusiasts, or anyone expanding a modern freight fleet. It features separate plastic buffers, NEM couplings and DCC sound, providing realistic operation on digital layouts.