ElectricalSpecification

 The proposed electrical specification for these models is listed below: 

• Operating front/rear lights (independent operation for DCC, (switched for DC use)Includes day/night mode)
• Four headlight styles (including a European style)
• The addition of an additional front lamp is also possible where required.
• Operating‘position’ lights (where lighting cluster dependent)
• Cab light(independent operation)
• Illuminated cab control panel
• Two motors(balanced & matched) for maximum pulling power and slow speed running control
• DC control switches to be accessible via lift-off roof panel.
• DCC Ready(21 pin) with DCC & DCC Sound fitted options available
• Factory sound fitted models to be fitted with RealDrive

Body &Chassis Specification

 The proposed body and chassis specification for these models is listed below:

•  Two main body styles – High and low emission types.
• Sub type bodies incorporating ventilation and weld detail variations.
• The models can be produced with two types of coupler bar or none at all.
• Two types of cab window.
• Five cab front loop locations variations.
• A snow plough will be fitted where applicable.
• Three horn grill styles (Including European).
• Two sizes of fuel tanks.
• Cab mirrors and antenna will be fitted where relevant.
• Three cab top lamp styles are incorporated into the tooling; the top lamp lenses are either hinged (UK & European types) or Screw (Bezel) types.
• Early and late sand box styles can be fitted where relevant.
• Screw link or Buck eye couplings will be supplied as necessary to correctly portray the prototype locomotive.
• Front steps will be available as a single step or as two or three steps depending on the prototype being modelled.
• Sprung rectangular and oval buffer types are available in the tooling suite
• Etched grills with ‘through body transparency
• Separate detail (Handrails, Handles, Grills etc.)
• Heavy weight Diecast chassis
• Diecast bogie frames
• Rotating axle centres
• O Gauge Society wheel profiles
• Expertly applied liveries

Proposed Models & RRP

The modelsthat Dapol propose to produce in the first production run of the O Gauge Class 66 are listed below. DCC Ready and DCC Fitted models can be pre-ordered at your preferred Dapol stockist. DCC Sound Fitted Models are available to pre-order exclusively through the Dapol website Class 66 (dapol.co.uk)

7D-066-001     Class 66 66001 EWS

7D-066-002     Class 66 66504 Freight liner Powerhaul

7D-066-003     Class 66 66709 GBRF Sorrento MSC

7D-066-004     Class 66 66421 New DRS

7D-066-005     Class 66 66789 GBRF British Rail 1948 -1997 BR Blue Large Logo

7D-066-006     Class 66 66783 GBRF BIFFA The Flying Dustman

The recommended retail price of these models is

 DCC Ready –£336.38     

DCC Fitted– £367.43     

DCC Sound Fitted – £475.00

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