Dapol have announced the production of the Class 66 deisel. We have a list of the liveries being produced and the first test samples should be on display in approximately 6 months time. As to actual release date it is estimated to be the first half of 2021as these projects tend to take between 16 and 18 months to complete if everything goes smoothly.

So far we have had the preliminary CAD artwork but as and when I get more information I will update this page.

The Class 66 is a type of six-axle diesel electric freight locomotive developed in part from the Class 59, for use on the railways of the UK. Since its introduction the class has been successful and has been sold to British and other European railway companies.

The first locomotive shipped to the UK arrived at Immingham in June 1998, taken to Derby for testing. The second was taken to AAR's Pueblo Test Centre for endurance testing, before shipping to the UK. The locomotives then shipped at a rate of 11 per month into the UK via Newport Docks, until the order was completed in December 2001. After unloading, EWS engineers then simply took off the tarpaulin, unblocked the suspension, and finally as each was shipped with water and fuel, hooked up the batteries, before starting the engine and handing the locomotive into service. The ability to simply start up '66s' on the dockside and drive them under their own power to depots to enter service was nothing short of a revelation compared with many other BR locomotives.

The initial classification was as Class 61, then they were subsequently given the Class 66 designation in the British classification system (TOPS). In 1998 Freightliner placed an order for locomotives. They were followed by GB Railfreight, and then Direct Rail Services. The last of more than 500 built over an 18-year period was No 66779, Evening Star, delivered to GB Railfreight in spring 2016.

CLASS 66

. The Class 66 also features sprung buffers, sprung coupling hook and 3 link chain, internally painted cab detail, and directional lighting correct for the livery depicted.

The Dapol O gauge Class 66 will have the following features:

Electrical

Operating front/rear lights (independent operation for DCC, (switched for DC use) Includes day/night mode)
Operating ‘side’ lights (where lighting cluster is applicable)
Cab light (independent operation)
Illuminated cab control panel
Detailed Cab with illuminated control panel
Two motors (balanced & matched) for maximum pulling power and slow speed running control
DC control switches to be accessible via lift-off roof panel.
DCC Ready with 2 PluX 22 decoder with twin Imperium DCC fitted option available
Factory fitted sound models to be fitted with Realdrive with the option of either single Zimo DCC sound fitted and 1 Imperium DCC chip and dual speaker system or "deluxe" 2 Zimo sound decoders - Quad speaker system, provides direction-dependent horn sounds etc.

Chassis & Body

Etched grills with ‘through body transparency
Separate detail (Handrails, Handles, Grills etc.)
Heavyweight Diecast chassis
Diecast bogie frames
Sprung centre wheel
Rotating axle centres
Appropriate couplings attached
O gauge society wheel profiles
Sprung buffers
Interchangeable front buffer beams with the option for an auto coupler to be used. The entire buffer beam assembly can be swapped out leaving no unsightly seams on the valance
Expertly applied liveries

Ref.	Description	R.R.P.	Our Price
7D-066-001	Class 66 66001 EWS Livery	£395.00	£335.75
7D-066-001D	Class 66 66001 EWS Livery - DCC fitted	£460.00	£391.00
7D-066-001S	Class 66 66001 EWS Livery - DCC and single Zimo sound fitted	£540.00	£459.00
7D-066-001DS	Class 66 66001 EWS Livery - DCC and Deluxe Sound fitted	£615.00	£522.75
7D-066-002	Class 66 66504 Freightliner Powerhaul Livery	£395.00	£335.75
7D-066-002D	Class 66 66504 Freightliner Powerhaul Livery - DCC fitted.	£460.00	£391.00
7D-066-002S	Class 66 66504 Freightliner Powerhaul Livery - DCC and single Zimo sound fitted	£540.00	£459.00
7D-066-002DS	Class 66 66504 Freightliner Powerhaul Livery - DCC and Deluxe Sound fitted	£615.00	£522.75
7D-066-003	Class 66 66709 GBRF Sorrento MSC Livery	£395.00	£335.75
7D-066-003D	Class 66 66709 GBRF Sorrento MSC Livery - DCC fitted.	£460.00	£391.00
7D-066-003S	Class 66 66709 GBRF Sorrento MSC Livery - DCC and single Zimo sound fitted	£540.00	£459.00
7D-066-003DS	Class 66 66709 GBRF Sorrento MSC Livery - - DCC and Deluxe Sound fitted	£615.00	£522.75
7D-066-004	Class 66 66421 New DRS Livery	£395.00	£335.75
7D-066-004D	Class 66 66421 New DRS Livery - DCC fitted.	£460.00	£391.00
7D-066-004S	Class 66 66421 New DRS Livery- DCC and single Zimo sound fitted	£540.00	£459.00
7D-066-004DS	Class 66 66421 New DRS Livery - - DCC and Deluxe Sound fitted	£615.00	£522.75
7D-066-005	Class 66 66789 GBRF "British Rail 1948-1997" blue large logo Livery	£395.00	£335.75
7D-066-005D	Class 66 66789 GBRF "British Rail 1948-1997" blue large logo Livery - DCC fitted.	£460.00	£391.00
7D-066-005S	Class 66 66789 GBRF "British Rail 1948-1997" blue large logo Livery - DCC and single Zimo sound fitted	£540.00	£459.00
7D-066-005DS	Class 66 66789 GBRF "British Rail 1948-1997" blue large logo Livery - -DCC and Deluxe Sound fitted	£615.00	£522.75
7D-066-006	Class 66 66783 Biffa "The Flying Dustman" Livery	£395.00	£335.75
7D-066-006D	Class 66 66783 Biffa "The Flying Dustman" Livery - DCC fitted.	£460.00	£391.00
7D-066-006S	Class 66 66783 Biffa "The Flying Dustman" Livery - DCC and single Zimo sound fitted	£540.00	£459.00
7D-066-006DS	Class 66 66783 Biffa "The Flying Dustman" Livery - DCC and Deluxe Sound fitted	£615.00	£522.75

Class 66 Ready to Run Locomotive

CLASS 66