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Actually rather clever. 

 

As 779 was the previous highest numbered GB 66, and a tribute to Evening Star, so this is the new highest numbered GB 66 having previously been the highest numbered EWS one.   

 

And EWS is a direct traceable link back to BR, whereas GBRf is a new entrant.  Great work Mr Smith  :angel:

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Looks great! Wonder who’s gunna be first to commission one of these....

 

Whoever commissions one of these, getting the transfers won't be a problem. Now the cat is out of the bag, options with and without 3d printed nameplates:

 

http://www.railtec-transfers.com/catalog.php?search_str=66789

 

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Yes, other scales will follow.

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Been trying to work out what looks off to me. I think its just that the body side on a 66 starts higher up than on a 'classic' diesel so the yellow to black proportions are completely different

Railfreight red stripe would work well, as you would lose alot of the black....

 

Dave

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I like it a lot.

 

Another one for Bachmann to do!

 

steve

 

They've just done a production run of 66s - it may be some time before they do more. I would like to be proved wrong.

I am not a fan of plain banger BR blue, but large logo - yes. I remember passing a 56 somewhere between Nuneaton and Leicester and saying to my mate "it looked like a huge arrow on the side...."

Later confirmed to be 56036 the first in LL, In those days we were reliant upon the magazines with their 4-6 week leadtime.....

 

I have a spare 66701 lying around that may be a suitable donor......

 

Cheers,

Mick

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Now, that didn't hurt did it? From a similar thought process, the two-tone BR green version was an interesting creation. And, of course Loadhaul still looks good an anything.... Good to see that Rule No. 1 applies in 4mm and 1:1

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How about a 66 in Barry condition, that would get a like from me

Believe it or not I'm very interested in GM American locos but the 66 is just horrible . 59 not too bad but a bit quiet but 66 wrong in all departments

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How about a 66 in Barry condition, that would get a like from me

Believe it or not I'm very interested in GM American locos but the 66 is just horrible . 59 not too bad but a bit quiet but 66 wrong in all departments

Having signed all three - 59,66 and 67 I've got to say they're all pretty horrible!

 

Although I appreciate from an operators viewpoint they're pretty good because they don't fail too often and 59s do pull quite well

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