RMweb Gold Popular Post Hattons Dave Posted May 8, 2018 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2018 (edited) Morning all! Today we're excited to unveil our latest project, the Class 66 in OO Gauge. The model represents our biggest project to date, engineered from the ground-up using the very latest design and production techniques - with an all-new tooling, comprehensive detailing and a myriad of features at an affordable price. We want to produce the definitive modern era OO gauge loco and with the Class 66 now entering its third decade - we think there is no better time to do so. In the first delivery, there will be a total of thirty variations to choose from, showcasing usage of the locomotives by EWS, DB Schenker, Euro Cargo Rail, Freightliner, Direct Rail Services, GBRf and Colas Rail. This means that the lifespan of the 66 will be thoroughly covered in the first release, with a variety of tooling variations and loco-specific modifications on show. Variations Include: Standard and low emissions versions 3 headlight configurations 2 different cabside windows 2 different fuel tank sizes With and without mirrors With and without Auto coupling Early and late sandboxes Cab seam behind front handrail (where applicable) Cab vents Below you can find a detail matrix highlighting which tooling variations are present on each model: Model Specification: Cab front with ‘invisible’ seam Rotating axleboxes Clip off bodyshell for easy access to DCC socket and speaker recess 2 types of air dam included, 1 with coupling holes, the other without Space for new ‘Passive Radiator’ speaker with ultimate dynamic sound range ‘Sound Ready’ with socket for speaker to plug into, no soldering needed Underframe features full detail with cable runs and separately fitted pipes 21-pin DCC ready 3 digital functions allowing independent control of headlights, tail lights and cab lights 3 Switches on bottom of loco allowing lights to be selected on or off on analogue Etched horn grilles Etched radiator grilles Etched side grilles - fully folded to replicate concertina style on real locomotives Representation of equipment behind side grilles Fully detailed cab Fully detailed bogies including all pipework and separately fitted handbrake linkages Sand pipes and body to bogie chains modelled Heavy diecast chassis 5 pole motor with 2 flywheels All wheel drive RP25 wheels Sprung buffers High quality livery printing Details for individual locos such as windscreen wipers and snow ploughs Here are a selection of CAD images showcasing the variations that will be available as well as the level of detail to be included in each model: Standard Body Low-Emission Body Front Coupling Bogie Detail Bodyside Etched Grilles Variations Available to Order: As mentioned, there are 30 models available in the first batch which cover the life span of the class so far in a number of liveries, each can be seen below: For the first time we will be offering Digital Fitted and Sound Fitted options from the factory. Pricing: Digital Ready: £150 Digital Fitted: £165 Sound Fitted: £265 All versions can be viewed and pre-ordered on our website at: www.hattons.co.uk/66 The models are currently in tooling and delivery is expected to be in March 2019. I will make sure to keep you up to date with the progress in development. Cheers, Dave Edited July 4, 2018 by Hatton's Dave 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted May 8, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2018 Nicely timed.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Scottish-Exile Posted May 8, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 8, 2018 30 in the first release !!! Updating my fleet is going to be expensive ... 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium HillsideDepot Posted May 8, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 8, 2018 What can I say; this is a game-changer! A few unusual wagons, a couple of pretty tank engines, could (probably unfairly) be seen as marginal, but the class 66, in all its varieties and flavours really shows that Hattons mean business. It was an open goal, really. THE bread-and-butter modern loco, still with lots of potential as the real things are only at mid-life, and yet Bachmann and Hornby have dropped the ball. The standard liveries can have a permanent place in the catalogue, and the specials can be done as and when. It's basically printing bank notes! And on the day Hornby made their "big" [non] announcement.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted May 8, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 8, 2018 (edited) That's certainly a bold statement of intent - going in with 30 variants! That really is worthy of an announcement, unlike some others who preceded you today! If you fancy halving it in size (roughly!) I'd have a load! Edited May 8, 2018 by njee20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM47079 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 That's going to be big seller at that price! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium James Makin Posted May 8, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 8, 2018 Just superb - and all for £150, that’s a steal - makes you question the value for money with the existing offerings of today! Looking forward to this Cheers, James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 8, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 8, 2018 Didn't see that one coming..... Cue a huge surge on ebay and a drop in second hand prices for Bachmann 66s Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Have to say that it was going to be obvious that class 66 would be chosen as the next model for the big DCC upgrade by someone. I can't help but feel that Hattons have had this project going for sometime, but then have kept an eye on the thread that Realtrack have been going for, about the standard of what should be done next. The spec really is looking good. No gimmicks such as DCC smoke, but has the detail such as the turning axel boxes and the control of light functions, which should have been standard on DCC years ago. On a personal note, I love the mass release of some models and wonder how many will be made of each one. If there are about 500 of each, it essencially makes them all limited editions from the outset. On the other hand the mass release gives scope for who wants what. Theres many on that list that I have renumbered too from Bachmann examples and now the expensive process of selling and building up a war chest for mass 66 replacement, gets underway. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM47079 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Indeed you sell them now while they are still at good prices and with the money p reorder a shed load of the new ones 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spet0114 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 (edited) Now that is how one makes an announcement! Could someone please direct it to the attention of the folk at Margate? Also - 30 variants - one more than 29! (this announcement is officially one louder?) Edited May 8, 2018 by spet0114 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted May 8, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 8, 2018 (edited) Fantastic news. The Bachmann Model is long overdue an upgrade. Edited May 8, 2018 by Hilux5972 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegleg90 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Comparable on price for a current day model but with all the bells and whistles (horns), absolutely spot on - well done Hattons! Cant wait to get my hands on some - think my wallet can though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenman Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Wow. Huge news. Are we witnessing the start of the slow death of the Big Two traditional manufacturers (taking local model shops with them) as Hattons and Rails gain new confidence and grab, per model, vastly higher margins than Hornby or Bachman could ever hope for with their business model of trading through bricks and mortar shops (each of which needs a share of profit)? With crowdfunding on one side, and this on the other, I wouldn’t want to be a traditional manufacturer (or a local model shop owner). Equally, no-one else has come close to offering the sheer breadth of range of the Big Two, so I’d say it’s a pretty uncertain future for all of us. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stueyboy43 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Just superb - and all for £150, that’s a steal - makes you question the value for money with the existing offerings of today! Looking forward to this Cheers, James There is no retailer margin built into this though. It would be like Bachmann, Hornby etc selling direct to the public at trade prices, therefore removing the retailer margin, and indeed the retailers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesTor Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 (edited) Now THAT'S what I call an announcement! Just the news I've been waiting for - I knew it would come from somewhere, someday... Lots of questions to come...! ...but for now, excellent news and the best of luck with the project! Edited May 8, 2018 by YesTor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 (edited) Wow Hatton's this is a fantastic announcement and you'll have my business in 2019 and beyond...well done. I've got 10 Bachmann Sheds which two are non-limited edition thus will be keeping my 8 limited editions and selling the other two but going by the list I'll probably purchase minimum 8 at this stage. The only criticism is that you have a decent base price of £150 for the DCC Ready version, £165 for DCC Fitted but think your sound version price is high at £265 considering it is factory fitted and not done by a retailer, I think £245-£250 would have been a better price scale for sound. Btw I would think Bachmann, especially Hornby or other retailers would now cease releasing any further Class 66's, can't imagine them selling well off the back of this announcement and I for one will now stop purchasing 66's or even look at another one until these new ones arrive from Hatton's. Edited May 8, 2018 by classy52 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Griffin Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 although out of my time frame, I will be setting my sights on 66740, as I always tell my wife it was named after her, so it'll sit nicely on the shelf. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted May 8, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2018 There is no retailer margin built into this though. It would be like Bachmann, Hornby etc selling direct to the public at trade prices, therefore removing the retailer margin, and indeed the retailers. Any retailer who commissions models should be building in the equivalent of a retail margin into the price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal.n Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 (edited) Wow. For only £10 more than the Bachmann RRP. Good move Hattons, good move. Put me down for at least 2. Edit: ROTATING AXLEBOXES!!?!?! Edited May 8, 2018 by cal.n 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 8, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2018 I like the selectable lighting as standard on dc & dcc and the coupling included in the skirt 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
159220 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Shall the Bachmann body fit onto the Hatton's chassis? I can get rid of most of my Bachmann 66s, but not my cherished limited editions from the London Transport Museum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkchinaclay Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Stunning surprise announcement! Well done Hattons, and i thought Christmas had already come with the RHTT announcement last year! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 8, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2018 The Bachmann ones not that bad, just park the Hattons ones closest on shed and you'll never notice 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Oh poop... Like Scottish-Exile I've got a fair few. Still we've got until March 2019 to save up! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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