Key Publishing's next limited edition model for 'OO' gauge is Class 66 66794 Steve Hannam which is being produced by Accurascale - the announcement comes alongside the GBRf Gala Weekend at the Nene Valley Railway on September 7 2024.
This new addition to the Class 66 range is available to pre-order today and models the GB Railfreight operated locomotive in its current Railfreight triple grey colour scheme with Petroleum sector branding.
The real 66794 was built in 2003 and entered service in the Netherlands with ERS Railways. It was originally owned by HSBC Rail and in 2009 was bought by Beacon Rail after which it was hired to Heavy Haul Power International based in Erfurt, Germany. Eleven years later it was transferred to Crossrail Benelux during 2020.
In 2020 the locomotive arrived in the UK at Immingham Docks to expand the GBRf Class 66 fleet. It was fully overhauled and prepared to British railway specification including changing of the light clusters and in cab equipment. However, the locomotive retained its distinctive rectangular buffers, buffer beam pipes and extended horn box which give the former Mainland Europe Class 66s a distinctive appearance.
On release to traffic 66794 became one of two Class 66s in the GB Railfreight fleet to be painted in trainload freight triple grey. It carried Construction sector markings, like 66793, during its naming in May 2021, but these were changed to Petroleum sector markings on entry to traffic giving it a unique appearance.
Key Publishing's limited edition is the second 'Euro' specification Class 66 to be offered by Accurascale for 'OO' gauge and provides a perfect partner to the Accurascale Exclusive model of 66793 announced in late August.
66794 will be available DCC ready and DCC sound fitted - the latter with the full Accura-thrash sound package containing an ESU LokSound 21-pin decoder, twin speaker set up and stay alive power pack. The prices are set at £179.99 DCC ready and £279.99 DCC sound fitted and both versions are available to pre-order today from the Key Model World Shop with a £30 deposit. Delivery is expected in the second quarter of 2025.
Pre-order our new limited edition model of Class 66 66794 from the Key Model World Shop
Accurascale Class 66 66794 Steve Hannam model specification for 'OO' gauge
Specification - common features
- Minimum Radius 438mm (2nd Radius Set-track)
- Die-cast metal chassis.
- RP25-110 profile OO wheels
- Separately applied etched metal/plastic detail parts, including grab handles, steps, wipers, etc.
- Scale width wire handrails
- Full underframe tank detail with brackets and pipework
- Fully sprung buffers, factory-fitted pipework and screw couplings (for display)
- Dummy knuckle couplers fitted where relevant
- Kinetic NEM coupler mounts at correct height and mini-tension-lock couplers
- “Easi-mag” lift off roof panel to access the decoder and DC light switches
Deluxe Features - DCC sound fitted models
- PowerPack capacitor for uninterrupted power
- Customised Dual-Speaker Technology with large ‘Accurathrash’ Style Bass Speaker and smaller 'iphone' style cube for higher frequencies (on DCC Sound-fitted models only)
- Hall sensor for flange squeal effect (on DCC Sound-fitted models only)
DCC Features
- DCC ready with PowerPack capacitor for uninterrupted power
- DCC ready [21-Pin MTX Socket] or factory-fitted with Original ESU LokSound 5 Decoder options
High Performance Traction features
- Five-Pole motor with two flywheels
- Gearing arranged so locomotive can achieve minimum scale top speed of 75 mph (120kph)
- All wheel drive and all wheel pickup
Fully detailed Lighting Pack features
- Directional lighting, DC and DCC
- Switchable Red and white marker lights with day/night options
- Separately switched cab lighting, auto/off on movement
