RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 28 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 28 2 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: Hi Mick, The code will be reusable if the order has been cancelled, so you don't lose out on your points. I've tried to reuse the code, but get this when I apply the code: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accurascale staff Accurascale Fran Posted August 28 Author Accurascale staff Share Posted August 28 2 minutes ago, newbryford said: I've tried to reuse the code, but get this when I apply the code: Hi Mick, I believe you are talking through this via our support channel with Patrick at the moment too? I'm sure he will get it resolved for you 🙂 Cheers! Fran 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ERIC ALLTORQUE Posted August 28 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 28 1 hour ago, big jim said: nearly had to eat cold cabbage soup until payday! Cold cabbage soup,some of us can only dream of it,you lucky lucky man.........:) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 28 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 28 (edited) Could be fun to replicate this..... (flickr pics) Edited August 28 by newbryford 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BR Blue Posted August 28 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 28 If the model came looking like that people would be contacting suppost 😀 GBRf obviously forgot to use Microsol. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TravisM Posted August 28 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 28 Might be a long shot but might you consider doing one or two ‘euro’ Class 66’s in their previous owners liveries? I believe several got dragged around the country in their European and Scandinavian liveries as well as tempting potential European interest, albeit your models are OO, not HO. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_lner Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 1 hour ago, Accurascale Fran said: Hi Mick, The code will be reusable if the order has been cancelled, so you don't lose out on your points. Hi Gary, Absolutely! We have recorded the euro horn and will be part of the sound file for this model. Cheers! Fran That's great thanks for confirming Fran. Pre order placed. roll on next year. Regards Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 8 hours ago, Accurascale Fran said: Euro-Thrash - 66793 Revealed As Accurascale Exclusive In 66 Line-Up Hi everyone, The second coming of our Class 66 locomotives has certainly piqued the interest among modellers as sales of these ubiquitous beasts have defied even our lofty expectations. With a colourful fleet already making up the main range, a hearty mix of squadron liveries and some more exotic special or one-off liveries forming the makeup of the run, we knew we would have to offer something special, something bold, for our exclusive model. Thankfully, the sheds do make that easy, and we now have a unique opportunity to also unveil our euro tooling enhancements and options as we look to model one of these repurposed machines for the first time in ready-to-run OO format. So, welcome to the GBRf triple grey celebrity that is 66793! History 66793 comes under the broad umbrella of what is known to British railway enthusiasts as a “euro class 66”. These locomotives all exhibit differences to the home fleet class 66 that we are familiar with. This locomotive was built in August 2003 for HSBC Rail and leased to ERS Railways (formerly European Rail Shuttle) in the Netherlands and was given their fleet number 6608. In 2009 the locomotive was acquired by Beacon Rail Leasing and transferred to Heavy Haul Power International (HHPI) where it was repainted, renumbered to 29004 and named “Dave Meehan”. HHPI operated 29004 in Germany until 2020 when they upgraded their fleet to Stadler Euro Dual type locomotives and the class 66 fleet were displaced. During late 2020, 29004 arrived in the UK at Immingham before transfer to Doncaster Roberts Road depot for conversion to UK spec for the new operators, GBRf. This conversion included changing the profile of the front deflector plates, fitting of UK electrical equipment (and removal of European equipment) plus GBRf standard upgrades to lights and windows. The locomotive retained some of its Euro features such as the twin pipe air system, larger horn box and euro horn notes. Once conversion was completed the newly registered 66793 was transferred to the paint shop at Eastleigh before being unveiled during March 2021 in its British Rail inspired, triple grey livery complete with construction sector markings. This was done to mark the partnership between GBRf and various customers in the construction sector. The Model With more and more euro spec Class 66 locomotives being repurposed for operation in the UK, we felt it was a must to broaden the tooling suite to include these distinctive modifications. As can be seen, areas such as horn covers, buffers, front valance, pipework and other areas have been brought into the fold to make a most convincing "euroshed"; something never done before in 00/4mm scale. 66793 is the first model to showcase the European features and demonstrate the flexibility of our Class 66 tooling suite. Coming complete with the full "Accurascale Exclusives" treatment of special presentation packaging and limited edition certificate, 66793 will arrive alongside the rest of our 2nd Class 66 production run in Q2 of 2025. Only available via the Accurascale website, you can pre-order 66793 by clicking the link below! Pre-Order Your Class 66793 By Clicking Here! Cheers! Fran A welcome addition both livery and tooling wise. Unfortunately this one is out of the time period for me but is a lovely example which I am sure will sell well! Will the sound adjustments be a full new sound profile ? And will it also be available as an option to buy separate on the site when the time comes? Here’s to hoping we will get 66750 in standard GBRF at some point soon! One more euro shed to go (as a commission previously hinted?) for this batch! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krieghoff Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 Ive just used part of my points balance to buy the newly announced 66 In GB Railfreight colours. Amazing. yet another fantastic loco. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted August 28 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 28 4 hours ago, WCML100 said: Here’s to hoping we will get 66750 in standard GBRF at some point soon! 66750 is my fave 66, it’s got an awesome horn and compared to other 66s it seems a more powerful and has a bit more of a throaty engine note (from inside the cab) also looks pretty cool too with its weird lights! 66734 would be a nice ‘euro shed’ addition too, are you aware of the different cab interior types within the euro locos, there are at least 4 different permutations I can think of off the top of my head with different 2nd mans seats and dashboards 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisdartwell Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 (edited) Again the cant rail is missing round the top headlight sides - will this be corrected for the production models? Chris Edited August 28 by chrisdartwell Spelling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TravisM Posted August 29 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 29 7 hours ago, big jim said: 66750 is my fave 66, it’s got an awesome horn and compared to other 66s it seems a more powerful and has a bit more of a throaty engine note (from inside the cab) also looks pretty cool too with its weird lights! 66734 would be a nice ‘euro shed’ addition too, are you aware of the different cab interior types within the euro locos, there are at least 4 different permutations I can think of off the top of my head with different 2nd mans seats and dashboards Looks like someone can’t put the radiator roof panel back on properly after fitting a Accurathrash speaker 🤣 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 (edited) 8 hours ago, big jim said: 66750 is my fave 66, it’s got an awesome horn and compared to other 66s it seems a more powerful and has a bit more of a throaty engine note (from inside the cab) also looks pretty cool too with its weird lights! I love it too! I have a particular soft spot as it has done the Greenford branch on the Willesden to Calvert spoil runs a couple of times! I also think it is a generally nice all round example of a euro spec 66 since most of them had lights replaced this has its original euro style! @Accurascale Fran does your euro tooling additions cater for these light clusters? Edited August 29 by WCML100 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accurascale staff Accurascale Fran Posted August 29 Author Accurascale staff Share Posted August 29 9 hours ago, chrisdartwell said: Again the cant rail is missing round the top headlight sides - will this be corrected for the production models? Chris Hi Chris, As stated previously, the original design of the tooling does not allow for painting of the cant rail stripe around the headlight sides. Sadly we were hamstrung by this design and there is nothing we can do about it. 1 hour ago, WCML100 said: I love it too! I have a particular soft spot as it has done the Greenford branch on the Willesden to Calvert spoil runs a couple of times! I also think it is a generally nice all round example of a euro spec 66 since most of them had lights replaced this has its original euro style! @Accurascale Fran does your euro tooling additions cater for these light clusters? Hi @WCML100 I'm afraid we do not have that headlight tooling. Cheers! Fran 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TravisM Posted August 29 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 29 1 hour ago, Accurascale Fran said: Hi Chris, As stated previously, the original design of the tooling does not allow for painting of the cant rail stripe around the headlight sides. Sadly we were hamstrung by this design and there is nothing we can do about it. Hi @WCML100 I'm afraid we do not have that headlight tooling. Cheers! Fran You can't cater for every small detail. I go for the 3ft rule, if you can't see the changes at 3ft, don't worry about it. 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ERIC ALLTORQUE Posted September 1 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 1 If theres any doubt about these this must make the lads smile,its a good review and the only drawback is his dialect........just hard to place, but there is no carpet test either......:) a Hollies song springs to mind. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted September 1 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 1 (edited) 2 hours ago, ERIC ALLTORQUE said: If theres any doubt about these this must make the lads smile,its a good review and the only drawback is his dialect........just hard to place, but there is no carpet test either......:) a Hollies song springs to mind. I follow this gent too and most acceptable his videos are. But really is his accent hard to place ? Not too far from Accurascale Towers ,I’d say ? And I’m not for a moment suggesting any closer connection,just in case anyone jumps to conclusions. Edited September 1 by Ian Hargrave Clearing any misinterpretation that could occur 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEARJAMMER Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 On 29/08/2024 at 08:11, adb968008 said: Whilst I suspect Euro liveries might not be popular in 00, Rush Rail 66792 looked cool to me.. It changed appearance quite substantially on the front end though.. Look at the horngrill absence, plough, headlights, top headlight, plough etc. not sure the cab seam is present on other models either. Compared to how it exited Eastleigh.. both flickr urls/ not mine Handrail across the front is a noticeable diffrence to, at the ends it doesnt drop down the front like the others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accurascale staff Accurascale Fran Posted September 2 Author Accurascale staff Share Posted September 2 16 hours ago, Ian Hargrave said: I follow this gent too and most acceptable his videos are. But really is his accent hard to place ? Not too far from Accurascale Towers ,I’d say ? And I’m not for a moment suggesting any closer connection,just in case anyone jumps to conclusions. Hi Ian, It is a well spoken Irish accent from the West of Ireland. Cheers! Fran 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo666 Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 26 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: Hi Ian, It is a well spoken Irish accent from the West of Ireland. Cheers! Fran No better place! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 2 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 2 On 29/08/2024 at 08:11, adb968008 said: Whilst I suspect Euro liveries might not be popular in 00, Rush Rail 66792 looked cool to me.. It changed appearance quite substantially on the front end though.. Look at the horngrill absence, plough, headlights, top headlight, plough etc. not sure the cab seam is present on other models either. Compared to how it exited Eastleigh.. both flickr urls/ not mine And the Euro locos have the drawbar hook level with buffers. Locos bult directly for the UK have as lightly lower hook. Subtle but noticeable Can't immediately find a pic of two together, but I'm sure @big jim posted one somewhere, showing the difference. But these should show the differing heights. (flick pics) Ex-Euro 66 UK 66 - the drawbar slot is quite obviously larger 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted September 2 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2 35 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: Hi Ian, It is a well spoken Irish accent from the West of Ireland. Cheers! Fran A beautiful lilt indeed from a very beautiful part of the world Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackB95 Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 58 minutes ago, newbryford said: But these should show the differing heights. (flick pics) Didn't know about the hook, but the lights bugged me for ages. I did some digital artwork of 66s and couldn't work out why some liveries/headlights worked and some didn't. Then I spotted the levels were different, and I was then finding myself crying over the can of worms I'd just opened... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted September 2 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2 Yeah I did take a pic of the height difference but can’t find it to hand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 2 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 2 (edited) 4 hours ago, big jim said: Yeah I did take a pic of the height difference but can’t find it to hand Here's one of yours edit: Actually, just realised that the hook heights are a bit less simple than UK v Euro! Both of these are original builds for the UK. 66740 was 66580 and 66785 was 66132. The EWS locos have "high" hooks presumably to accommodate the swinghead buckeye at the correct height Edited September 2 by newbryford 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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