Accurascale’s ‘Own’ Class 66 Headlines Colourful New Run!

[Warbonnet]

The covers are off - it’s time to reveal our latest run of award-winning Class 66 diesels!

For almost 30 years, these heavy-haul heroes have powered Britain’s freight network, becoming true icons of the modern railway.

Now, we’re celebrating their story in style, with a line-up of models spanning the class’s journey - from their earliest days right through to today’s striking, cutting-edge liveries.

Star of the show is of course - DB Cargo's 66091 accurascale, our 'pet' locomotive - being named after us in July 2025, in kind recognition by DB Cargo UK of the extensive charity work undertaken by Accurascale to raise funds for Martin House Children's Hospice, alongside a number of other worthy causes.

We're passionate in telling the story of the Class 66 from its earliest days, and here EWS' 66017 is recreated in the classic maroon & gold 'thunderflash' livery that burst onto the scene in 1998 as the 'GM invasion' truly started to breathe new life into the railfreight scene under then-EWS chief Ed Burkhardt.

 

Bringing the story right up to date, the Freightliner fleet is represented with some truly striking liveries - including the eye-catching 60th Anniversary colour schemes, faithfully recreated on 66501 and 66601, each telling its own unique story in miniature.

And then there’s the unforgettable ‘ONE’ livery carried by Freightliner’s 66587. Widely regarded as one of the most vibrant liveries ever applied to a Class 66, it’s a real head-turner - and a much-requested livery from our customers. Now, at last, there’s the chance to add this standout machine to your Accurascale fleet.

We're also showcasing a range of enhancements on this Class 66 run for the first time - including a newly-tooled exhaust silencer with an improved roof profile, as well as handbrake linkages moulded in the 'off' position for the first time.

The cab-front handrails benefit from etched middle brackets, there are roof-mounted Wi-Fi pods where appropriate, and our Freightliner locomotives now sport the latest plated-over upper door handle arrangement too.

It all goes to show the care and attention from Accurascale in continuous development, pushing standards forward and giving you the very best models available today!

Due to arrive in Q3 2027, you can pre-order yours today to guarantee you don't miss out! Order from your favourite retailer or directly from Accurascale, with no deposit required!

We've worked hard to keep prices the same as the current run - £179.95 (DC/DCC Ready) and £279.95 (DCC Sound fitted), and don't forget you'll also benefit from free UK delivery and collect Accurascale Reward Points that you can exchange for discounts on future purchases, such as decoders or ModelU crews!

PRE ORDER YOUR MODELS TODAY

 

Deluxe Features

• 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

 

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