Class 66 - Freightliner Orange - 66415 - DCC Sound Fitted

Another example of Accurascale's stunning Class 66 with DCC sound.

What an excellent choice of charity for this model. I work in a related field and can honestly say this is a very worthy cause.

The model itself is excellent. Sound is amazing especially on these later 66 engine variants.

The only slight negative is what I perceive to be slightly incorrect shade of orange. The real loco looks to be a darker orange than this one. It does look really nice on the model though.

I have been looking for class 66 from other manufacturers including Hatton, Bachmann since some time and lucky I got this one.

Fastest delivery possible at that price point to Australia, and once I ran it, was very smooth and had a nice weight to it as it should for a freighter.

I played with the sound slots and functions a little as I got the LokProgrammer, and you may see in the video that I added some random functions while the drive is on, to make it more convenient and alive, but you won’t need to otherwise. The brake sound does not play in loop (it is an one time hiss than a squeal as it is in the original one), maybe it would be great if Accurascale tried to give us that as a small update to the project file.

I made the axle box rotation (they should be credited for that perfect thing as it is a first time accurate implementation in British Rail modelling IMO) visible by some soft acrylic paint touch, that just adds that extra detail visible. Some people have commented on absence of the spirax valve sound, it has that sound while shutting the engine down, and really that is all you need. My other wish was if they added the dial lights in that otherwise beautifully done cabin, but maybe in the next run?

If ESU makes it possible to unlock individual sound slots while allowing us to add more sound in the free slots what would open up a new window of opportunity for modellers, but that is beyond control of Accurascale so no complains about that. Finally, this seems to have a powerful motor needed for a heavy loco. It has the perfect balance for value for money.

Love the new Accurascale Class 66's. This one in Freightliner Orange 66415 is especially impressive and the colour matches well with the Hattons Original Freightliner Class 66 66623

The box is also a work of art, very pleased

My first Accurascale purchase and quite frankly blown away by the intricate yet robust detail of this model. An outstanding sound profile combined with smooth running and great bogie rotation serves as one of the finest OO models ever produced.

Thank you so much Accurascale for all the models you've produced to date. They are literally second to none! The unreliability and hefty prices of the two major competitors almost made me abandon the hobby. I am absolutely delighted to add some 66’s to my fleet. What can I say that hasn't been said over & over? The model is absolute perfection and arrived in absolute perfect condition all the way to Australia because of the way it was packed.

What can I say. This is one of two class 66 I have gotten.
Firstly, the model was incredibly well presented. The box was sturdy, and the model was well protected.
The documentation, well, warnings aside, was informative and I learnt alot about the origins of the train.
The model itself, was packed with extra foam pads, and not one loose piece from the model. Well done.
Secondly, it runs like a dream, onto the track and 30 minutes each way, and then wagons added. No matter what I added, including the KUA wagons, we're pulled like a dream.
The rotating axle boxes were amazing, and a lovely touch, this is truly an Accurascale model, and has left the Hattons model in its wake.
One of the things that brought a smile was lining up the prostate cancer model along side to see that the lighting feature were different. Lovely to see. Two models and they do not behave the same.
Would highly recommend this model.

Absolutely amazing loco, couldn't have asked for more for such a great price.
Puts my Hornby 66713 to shame a million times over.
Pulls without effort and very well detailed, all in all - top notch loco!

Hi there Accurascale

The brand new Orange Freightliner 66 with sound runs beautifully straight out of the box.

Cheers from Malcolm Glover - Theydon Bois Essex

After waiting 14 days for it too arrive I was exited to receive my parcel.
Outer packaging and protection could have been better.
Disappointed to see the orange is too pale ( as was the Hattons version)
Detail is great, nothing loose in the box, sound is good but a couple of niggles
1. The hall activated squeal is point less if the loco is pulling a train. The wagons would continue to squeal.
2. The spirax valves don't continue long enough after the engine is switched off. It would've been better to have it on a separate function.
I've also noticed the lights don't change at all if the night head lamp function is selected.
Otherwise I'm happy

Another excellent model by Accruscale and even knowing my purchase has helped towards the Samaritans

I wasn’t going to get one until the “Samaritans” was announced. I’m so glad that I succumbed. It has also made me improve the geometry of my track.

Beautiful detail, sounds great, definitely looks the part on the layout! And good performance. Would recommend, I've even ordered another!

As usual a very high quality model. Very good improvements on its predecessor. Highly recommended and will buy more if any come available

Ordered this locomotive as soon as it was announced great that it supports a great charity loco sounds and looks great

Lovely artwork for the box, and a cracking model on the inside. Great levels of detail, and great functions of the AS shed. Really performs well and looks the part!

When I purchased 66415 I was really quite excited as it looked stunning and had a wealth of detail, new features and modern tech promised. Suffice to say I was not disappointed!

I do wish Accurascale would bring back proper limited editions such as this tho! I miss having a real exclusive as opposed to just something that you can only buy off the Accurascale website!

Great model, doesn't disappoint!

Great model from accurascale

Really happy with this model the detail is amazing.

Another winner from Accurascale

and yet an other great loco from you guys, Runs smooth and the paint job is Fab second 1 to my collection and 3 more on order from you. Keep up the good work.

What a superb model, the sounds, detail, finish are excellant. This is my first foray into modern diesel locomotives, I'm normally steam. My main reason for this purchase was because of the charity link. The samaritans and Mental Health charities mean a great deal to me. Time to save for my next purchase, thank you Accurascale.

Another awesome model and a great addition to my fleet. Once again Looks and sounds amazing!

Fantastic detail