Bachmann 50-004ASF Class 66/8 66850 'David Maidment OBE' Colas Rail Freight - Sound Fitted
Scale 1:76, OO gauge

The Class 66 Diesel Locomotive revolutionised the British rail freight landscape when the first examples arrived in 1998, and more than a quarter of a century later, the type remains at the forefront of freight operations the length and breadth of the country. Now, we are delighted to present the all-new Bachmann Branchline OO Scale Class 66 which has been designed from the rails up, capturing this modern icon like never before.

The new Class 66 combines a high-fidelity, injection-moulded bodyshell with a heavy, diecast chassis to which separate main frames are fitted. A multitude of individual parts are then added, manufactured in both metal and plastic, to capture every element of the prototype. The HTCR radial bogies are reproduced in miniature using multiple components, with many separately added details, resulting in these true to life replicas which interface neatly with the locomotive's frames for an authentic appearance and accurate ride height. The separate axle heads that each rotate smoothly and reliably when the model is moving, mimicking this characteristic feature of the prototype, is the finishing touch.

The colourful liveries of modern operators present some challenges when it comes to decorating our models, but with extensive research, close collaboration with the operators themselves and decades of experience producing beautifully finished models, we are able to replicate every detail. Paintwork is applied with a rich, uniform finish using original specification colours, which is then adorned with logos, typefaces and graphics, all reproduced authentically using multi-stage printing techniques to produce a model with the finest of looks.

Meanwhile, ‘under the bonnet’ the new Class 66 boasts a high specification that utilises the latest advancements in model railway technology. A full lighting suite includes directional lights, with day and night mode and stabling mode, along with cab lights and machine room lights, all of which can be controlled to full effect when the model is used on DCC. Talking of DCC and this model is supplied with SOUND FITTED, meaning it’s pre-fitted with a ESU Loksound V5DCC Sound Decoder and uses our Dual Fitted XL speaker system to provide authentic sound effects straight out of the box. When running on DCC our Bach-Up Stay Alive System also comes into play, providing uninterrupted power to prevent stalling, light flicker and sound cut-outs.

Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
Era 9
Pristine Colas Rail Freight livery
Running No. 66850
Named ‘David Maidment OBE’
Etched Nameplates Included
SOUND FITTED – Fitted with a ESU Loksound V5DCC Sound Decoder
Length 282mm
DETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL

Original 4-Door Locomotive
3-Piece Cab Side Windows with Separate Quarterlights
Original ‘Bug-Eye’ Light Clusters (2-Lamps, Large Light Boxes)
Large Top Light Box
Standard UK Pattern Buffers
Standard Drawgear
Standard Horn Box
NRN Radio Pod on Roof
4 Cab Vents
4 Securing Lugs at each End – Closely Spaced
Cab Front Handrails with 5 Mounting Points
Cab Interiors with Pedestal Control Panels
Original Sandboxes
Straight Sandpipe Brackets
Smooth Bogie Lifeguards
Cab Front Steps