{"product_id":"hornby-tt3053m-gbrf-class-66-66719-metro-land-diesel-locomotive","title":"TT3053M GBRf Class 66 66719 Metro-Land - Diesel Locomotive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected Delivery November \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 (Subject to Change at Manufacturer's Discretion).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Class 66 is the most numerous freight locomotive on the British railway network and our latest run features 66719 ‘Metro-Land’ in GB Railfreight and Metronet blue and orange livery. Featuring a mighty five pole motor, directional lighting, hefty diecast chassis, and accurate tooling to depict a low emission subclass, this ‘shed’ would like right at home on any modern image TT:120 layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis latest run of TT Class 66’s feature an altered wheel profile to maximise smooth running characteristics, and an adjusted kinematic coupling arm to improve the locos ability to pull rolling stock around 2nd radius curves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel Specification:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed model of Class 66 based on thorough research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast chassis, contributing to a total weight of 205g for the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous separate parts, such as roof exhaust, sanding boxes, sand pipes, cab steps, and handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched metal roof radiator grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-pole motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical pick-ups on all wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass axle bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePivoting NEM coupling sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessory pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum second radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking directional and cab lights, including Day\/Night mode (please note some functionality will only work on DCC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext18 DCC Decoder socket compatible with HM7000 system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoder socket housed underneath clip-on body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace for HM7000-N18TXS Sound Decoder to be fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace for HM7070 Power Bank for uninterrupted running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTooling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass 66\/7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow emission variant roof grille and fuel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-body doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED light clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-point front handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLivery:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGBRf \u0026amp; Metronet livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate colours and fonts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen British Rail was privatised, English Welsh \u0026amp; Scottish Railways (EWS) inherited a fleet of 1,600 mainly diesel locomotives that had an average age of 30 years. The arrival of the North-American built Class 66 provided a solution to modern heavy freight requirements when it first landed on UK shores for testing in June 1998. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, orders for 480 new ‘Sheds’ have been placed by UK-based operators and the type has become a dominant force on the nation’s network. No. 66719 is one of five low-emission locomotives delivered in April 2006 for use on GBRf’s Metronet\/Transport for London contracts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58448572580224,"sku":"HOR-TT3053M","price":143.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/tt3053m_1.webp?v=1784625942","url":"https:\/\/railsofsheffield.com\/products\/hornby-tt3053m-gbrf-class-66-66719-metro-land-diesel-locomotive","provider":"Rails of Sheffield","version":"1.0","type":"link"}