Hornby R3779

GBRf, Class 66, Co-Co, 66783 'The Flying Dustman' - Era 11

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Prototype Eras
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R3779
GTIN
5055286659676
RRP
£74.99
Release date
2020

Model details

Power pickup
All wheels
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Name
The Flying Dustman
Motor
5 pole skew wound
Finish
Pristine
Chassis construction
Lightweight
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Livery
Biffa
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
DCC status
DCC Ready 8 pin socket
Tooling date
2007
Running number
66783

Prototype information

Locomotive class*
British Rail Class 66/7
Motive power
Diesel
Wheel arrangement
Co-Co
Built
August 1948
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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Hornby GBRf Class 66 locomotive, reference 66783, named “The Flying Dustman”, is a 1:87 scale model released in the Era 11 range. The model is finished in pristine condition with Biffa livery and carries the running number 66783.

The locomotive measures 280 mm in length, rides on a Co‑Co wheel arrangement, and is powered by a five‑pole skew‑wound motor. It is DCC ready with an 8‑pin socket, has power pickup via all wheels, and uses NEM / tension‑lock couplings. The minimum curve radius is the second radius (438 mm). It is capable of speeds up to 65 mph (75 mph in fast‑run mode).

The model represents a British Rail Class 66/7 diesel locomotive built by Electro‑Motor Diesel between 2001 and 2007 and operated by First GBRf. It depicts the current era of freight operations.

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