The Gaugemaster collection - 66783 + 66789 in N

[Trains4U]

FYI...

 

 

Arrived this morning from Gaugemaster

 

Announcing...

The Gaugemaster Collection is a carefully chosen range of items, produced in conjunction with tried and tested manufacturers.
 
The objective of the range is to bring items to market that perhaps wouldn’t usually have seen the light of day, or if they did, were usually only available from a commissioner. Using the strong relationships that we have with suppliers all over the world, we are able to work together around their scheduled production plans to mutual benefit.
 
Perhaps most importantly the Gaugemaster Collection is available from ALL UK model railway retailers, as we really value our trading partners and look to support them as much as we can.
 
All items are supplied in Gaugemaster branded packaging and we have items planned in OO, N and O Scale which will be announced throughout the year.  All items are "one time only" production.
 
We hope you enjoy collecting and running these items as much as we’ve enjoyed researching and selecting them.

The first releases to be announced are two N Scale Class 66 Locomotives. More items in other scales will be announced throughout the year, so keep an eye out for details!

 

GM2210101 GBRf Class 66789 'British Rail 1948‐1997' Large Logo Blue

N Scale - Due November 2018
 

On 27th February 2018, GBRf proudly unveiled their latest class 66 newly renamed ‘British Rail 1948-1997’ (formerly DB Cargo 66 250). The loco marks the 70th anniversary of British Railways.

As well as the spectacular repaint into BR Large Logo Blue, the locomotive also underwent a number of modifications to bring it up to GBRf 66/7 standards and reliability. This locomotive is something of a celebrity with railway enthusiasts and will be popular with collectors and modellers alike.

Our thanks go to GB Railfreight and Dapol for bringing this product to market.

Details:

• DCC Type: 6 Pin Ready
• Livery: GBRf "British Rail 1948-1997" (BR) Large Logo Blue
• Class: 66
• Era: 10 (2006 Onwards)
• Wheel Configuration: Co-Co
• Finish: Pristine

Features:

• Detailed body with etched grills and separately fitted hand rails.
• Darkened wheels and pin point bearings.
• 5 Pole motor for smoother operation.
• All wheel drive.
• All wheel pick up.
• Directional lighting.
• NEM couplings.
• Includes both standard and knuckle couplings.
• Includes spares bag with additional detailing parts.

Retail £119.95
 

GM2210102 GBRf Class 66783 'The Flying Dustman' Biffa Livery

N Scale - Due November 2018

On 28th March 2018, GB Railfreight 66783 (ex-DB Cargo UK 66058) was named "The Flying Dustman" at York station. This locomotive was painted in Biffa corporate colours to mark the partnership between GB Railfreight and Biffa, the well known waste management company.

The name was chosen following a competition amongst the staff at Biffa who thought it an appropriate tribute to the somewhat better known train "The Flying Scotsman". Being a named example in an eye catching livery, this locomotive will be very popular amongst railway enthusiasts and modellers alike and we're grateful to both GB Railfreight and Dapol for bringing this product to market.

PLEASE NOTE - The picture we have used was taken prior to the naming of the locomotive. Our model will be of the named locomotive.

Details:

• DCC Type: 6 Pin Ready
• Livery: GBRf "The Flying Dustman" Biffa Red/Orange
• Class: 66
• Era: 10 (2006 Onwards)
• Wheel Configuration: Co-Co
• Finish: Pristine

Features:

• Detailed body with etched grills and separately fitted hand rails.
• Darkened wheels and pin point bearings.
• 5 Pole motor for smoother operation.
• All wheel drive.
• All wheel pick up.
• Directional lighting.
• NEM couplings.
• Includes both standard and knuckle couplings.
• Includes spares bag with additional detailing parts.

​Retail £119.95

 

[MGR Hooper!]

This is excellent! Just need to find a retailer who accepts a pre-order with PayPal payments as an option.

 

My usual choice hasn't listed anything so far...

[scottystitch]

This is excellent! Just need to find a retailer who accepts a pre-order with PayPal payments as an option.

 

My usual choice hasn't listed anything so far...

Try Collet's of Exmouth, he accepts paypal and has advertised these on his Facebook page.

Edited May 17, 2018 by scottystitch

[MGR Hooper!]

Try Collet's of Exmouth, he accepts paypal and has advertised these on his Facebook page.

Thanks, will give them a try next time. Pre-ordered from my usual source for £86.50 (excl VAT)

 

I will surely give Collett's a try next time.

Edited May 18, 2018 by MGR Hooper!

[jjb1970]

Excellent initiative from Gaugemaster and a most welcome one. Well done them!

Edited May 17, 2018 by jjb1970

[Robert Shrives]

Gets my money ! a brilliant move just need to sort the LUL mapped locos

 

Robert  

[MGR Hooper!]

What I really like about this is that Gaugemaster hasn't kept the sales of this range to themselves. They've opened it out to all retailers who stock Gaugemaster products. Thus acting more like a manufacturer than a commissioner of products.

 

So well done to them. Really appreciate it.

Edited May 18, 2018 by MGR Hooper!

[njee20]

Thanks, will give them a try next time. Pre-ordered from my usual source for £86.50.

 

I will surely give Collett's a try next time.

Who are doing them so cheaply?!

[40F]

Who are doing them so cheaply?!

 

 

More to the point   Why are they doing them so cheaply ??????????????????

[MGR Hooper!]

Rails of Sheffield...the one place I buy all my stuff from (unless they don't stock it).

[Trains4U]

More to the point   Why are they doing them so cheaply ??????????????????

 

That price excludes VAT,  I'm assuming MGR Hooper is in India

 

Regular Rails price is £99   (Ours will be the same)

[40F]

That price excludes VAT,  I'm assuming MGR Hooper is in India

 

Regular Rails price is £99   (Ours will be the same)

 

 

Thanks for clarifying BUT wait for the other punters NOT in India wanting it for the same price [ one already has }

[40F]

Rails of Sheffield...the one place I buy all my stuff from (unless they don't stock it).

 

 

You forgot to mention that the price you pay excludes VAT which we have to pay being British residents 

[MGR Hooper!]

That price excludes VAT, I'm assuming MGR Hooper is in India

 

Regular Rails price is £99 (Ours will be the same)

My mistake, thought it was deducted only at the time of payment.

 

And Australia, not India.

 

Cheers!

 

PS: thanks for the correction. Posts duly corrected

Edited May 18, 2018 by MGR Hooper!

[159220]

What I really like about this is that Gaugemaster hasn't kept the sales of this range to themselves. They've opened it out to all retailers who stock Gaugemaster products. Thus acting more like a manufacturer than a commissioner of products.

 

So well done to them. Really appreciate it.

 

 

Finally a proper "model" of the Class 66 in OO gauge.

 

Really is a big dent for Bachmann with their half hearted effort with the Class 66.

 

Thank you Hatton's!!! It's worth every penny and by the looks of it, it's miles ahead of the tired Bachmann effort.

 

Pre-order duly placed and I hope to drum up a few extra bucks and possibly order another one.

 

PS: failed to understand what's the buzz about Hatton's stealing the thunder from Hornby. Both made sensible announcements. Some people really do seem to over-hype things.

 

 

Hmm I am confused. You either think the Hatton's announcement is great, or you do not think Hattons should of kept an OO 66 to themselves? Instead saying the Gaugemaster announcement is great....

Pre-ordered in both scales too, amazed/impressed! 

[njee20]

A) bit weird you've sought a post from 9 days ago to make a point and

 

B) I don't see the issue, Hatton's are doing a good thing by releasing a high-spec OO gauge 66, and Gaugemaster are doing a good thing by opening up the sales of their commissioned liveries to other retailers, probably even more relevant for purchasers from overseas where I imagine some retailers are vastly easier to deal with than others.

 

Neither of those points are contradictory.

[Steadfast]

With Dapol's original style 66 models there's no guarantee whether they'll have the revised much nicer bogie tooling or not, fingers crossed these do. Whilst I'm not keen on either of these liveries, I'm another who'd be very tempted by a Tube livery one

 

Jo

[steam-driven boy]

Hi,

I see Gaugemaster have pre-production livery samples now:

http://www.gaugemaster.com/news/Sneak-Peek-of-Gaugemaster-Collection-Class-66s

and inviting comment on these, still due for release November 2018.

 

Additional - larger low-res images also on the Dapol Digest:

https://digest.Dapol.co.uk/forum/n-gauge-models/diesel/class-66/7248-gaugemaster-announce-limited-edition-Dapol-class-66s

 

Regards, Gerry.

Edited August 22, 2018 by steam-driven boy