Class 66 Co-Co diesel-electric locomotive (GM-EMD type JT42CWR)

British HO Models Ltd Class 66 model on display at Nuremburg 2001

Prototype

GB operating companies

EWS
Freightliner
GBRf
DRS
Non-GB operators

Years of operation

1998+

Model

Classification

Traction - diesel

Manufacturers

Worsley Works and British HO Models Ltd

Construction

Etched brass body. Cast white metal details. Modified proprietary chassis.

Motive power

Athearn or Kato chassis (including all-wheel drive and pickup, and centre-mounted 5-pole motor with twin flyweels) modified by British HO Models Ltd to fit inside the body shell.

Prices (FEB04)

Unmade etch: £50.
Set of white metal detail parts: £10.
Athearn motorised chassis (modified): £50.
Kato motorised chassis (modified): £70.
Decals available for certain operators by arrangement.

Availability

Produced from c.2000 to c.2005. The brass etch for the body can be produced on demand. The other parts remain available in 2007.

Supplier

Etched brass body: Worsley Works
Cast details and Athearn or Kato modified chassis: British HO Models Ltd

British 1:87 Scale Modelling