Hornby R3787

Colas Rail Freight, Class 66, Co-Co, 66847 - Era 10

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Prototype Eras
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R3787
GTIN
5055286659713
RRP
£74.99
Release date
March 2019

Model details

Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Power pickup
All wheels
DCC status
DCC Ready 8 pin socket
Tooling date
2007
Chassis construction
Lightweight
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Finish
Pristine
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Motor
5 pole skew wound
Livery
Yellow & Orange
Name
W.P. Allen
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Coupling type
Tension lock
Running number
66847

Prototype information

Locomotive class*
British Rail Class 66/8
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 Colas Rail Freight Class 66 locomotive, model number 66847, is a 1:87 scale representation of the British Rail Class 66/8 built by Electro‑Motor Diesel. The model is described as being in pristine condition and carries a yellow and orange livery.

The locomotive measures 280 mm in length, has a Co‑Co wheel arrangement and is powered by a 5‑pole skew wound motor. It is DCC ready with an 8‑pin socket, offers power pickup from all wheels, and uses NEM / tension lock couplings. The minimum curve radius is 2nd radius (438 mm).

The model represents the rebuilding of the railways era and is fitted with diesel motive power. It is capable of a maximum speed of 65 mph (or 75 mph when set for higher performance) and carries the running number 66847. The locomotive was originally built in 2003 and is marketed under the operator name Colas Rail Freight.

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