Tangoman69 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 GBRf 66756 duly ordered, when my old corps came up as an option I just couldn’t not order it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottrains29 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Will the model have opening cab doors, like the forthcoming Dapol class 59? The 66s are often seen with a door open, so it would be nice to model this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoey Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 One thing I will ask Hattons, please PLEASE don’t have any ‘factory weathered’ options for any of these 66’s. Keep them all pristine and leave it down to the owner to fit any name plates and apply weathering if they so wish. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter123 Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Not sure if this has already been mentioned but just had a very quick glance at a model rail database and it appears that none of the Hatton's versions are going to be duplicates of the Bachmann one's,either past or present, except for 66705 GBRf Golden Jubilee (which goes for nonsense prices on auction sites). This allows everyone to keep their Bachmann versions and then add the Hatton's ones without worrying about discarding/selling anything if they so wish. The Bachmann version is still a good model but now will be superseeded so maybe it has been factored in that most people would keep their Bachmann versions which would otherwise have been risky for Hatton's to then repeat those numbers. Taking that theory forward, as Hatton's now have the rights for 66789, maybe Bachmann will do Biffa as a Limited. Some have alluded on here that Biffa was in the pipeline so do Bachmann already have exclusivity or was it Hatton's who landed permission and will announce in due course? Furthermore, would Hatton's upgrade any of the previous "special one offs" like Evening Star?.....Doubt it, unless they want to redesign the bell !! Of course could be completely wrong but would be interesting to hear opinions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs233 Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 It is a really big project and looks like it is off to a great start looking at the CAD the spec of the model and indeed the dates listed for release. Maybe in the course of time other big projects will be looked at e.g. Class 37 or 47 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 We need a Barbie coloured version so they can do limited footballer locos. A run in the correct colours, then different numbers and the nameplates. And how about a special pack of a pair of brown locos and RHTT wagons. for the LL version. Must resist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Scottish-Exile Posted May 13, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2018 As Bachmann have done 66 405 & 66 412 in Malcolm logistics livery, can Hattons PLEASE, PRETTY PLEASE do 66 434 in Malcolm Logistics colours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Scottish-Exile Posted May 13, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2018 Maybe in the course of time other big projects will be looked at e.g. Class 37 or 47 AFTER the Class 86 of course Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted May 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2018 Ha ha, me too! Godammit, my response to the initial announcement was "Wow, great move, but I'll wait and see, probably get some Freightliner ones in due course" and then this is announced just as I'm trying to cut down on model train spending Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop buying trains... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 As Bachmann have done 66 405 & 66 412 in Malcolm logistics livery, can Hattons PLEASE, PRETTY PLEASE do 66 434 in Malcolm Logistics colours. TrainAndTruck2sml.jpg I agree about 66434...I was actually looking at whether I could model this yesterday and I think it’d be a great model. It only ran in this guise for a limited time though (2 and a bit years), but it got around and worked various freight flows such as nuclear/departmental/intermodal. Not sure how well it’d sell but I’d definitely get one if it was announced. Jack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted May 13, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) Hattons Dave, Please could you clarify something? On the first page where the 66s were announced, in the first table item H4-66-005 is 66040 in EWS livery but on the second table the same item is 66088 in EWS livery with DB branding. So are you producing 040 or 088? Thank you very much in advance. Edited May 13, 2018 by DRS Crewe On A Mission Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted May 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2018 Has anyone mentioned “Biffa” at all....? I did but i think I got away with it... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Godfrey Glyn Posted May 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2018 I didn't! Last week at Eastleigh, looking nice in the sunshine. IMHO there are worse 66 liveries. Godfrey 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium J. S. Bach Posted May 13, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2018 I have to ask, what is "Biffa"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Scottish-Exile Posted May 13, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2018 I have to ask, what is "Biffa"? Biffa is a waste management company, and the loco was named "The Flying Dustman" as part of the partnership GBRf have with Biffa https://www.railfreight.com/business/2018/04/01/gb-railfreight-to-carry-waste-to-manchester-and-leeds/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBRJ Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Would the Biffa livery not be a good place to start with some basic painting and decaling? If its not made ready to run straight outta the box? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covkid Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Would the Biffa livery not be a good place to start with some basic painting and decaling? If its not made ready to run straight outta the box? Interesting that 66783 has the ex Bromsgrove banker coupler light and air operated cut lever. Easily identifies it as 66055-66058 - think it was 66056. Wonder if that will be included in whoever does "Biffa" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted May 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 14, 2018 Interesting that 66783 has the ex Bromsgrove banker coupler light and air operated cut lever. Easily identifies it as 66055-66058 - think it was 66056. Wonder if that will be included in whoever does "Biffa" 66058 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 no sign of Bachmann prices dropping yet on evilbay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted May 14, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 14, 2018 no sign of Bachmann prices dropping yet on evilbay. Hattons Model isn’t out yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium amwells Posted May 14, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 14, 2018 no sign of Bachmann prices dropping yet on evilbay. If you mean eBay, have seen some going at £65... not bad! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbox321 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Yippee! Think I'm first to mention it ..... 66789 Announced in Liverpool..... Regards, C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted May 14, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 14, 2018 Yippee! Think I'm first to mention it ..... 66789 Announced in Liverpool..... Regards, C. Afraid not. Announced by Hattons themselves on here 3 pages ago. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Western Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 What would be the chances of a own brand class 66 in O gauge? Maybe not numbered or in the same scale of releases as the 00 gauge models, but unnumbered in the core liveries to start with ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 What would be the chances of a own brand class 66 in O gauge? Maybe not numbered or in the same scale of releases as the 00 gauge models, but unnumbered in the core liveries to start with ? You’d be better off asking Heljan , they have “ form “in that area Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now