Aicme 66 - DB - 66190 - Feistithe le Fuaim DCC

Another great model. Very proud to own another charity orientated loco. The slow running is very good and the performance and looks are excellent. I must agree with other reviewers that the artwork should have been on the box not on a separate sleeve and a certificate to show it is an exclusive model included.

As some have mentioned, dissapointing to see the main box doesn't have the special design on. There is also a plastic sleeve. Would've been better if it could go over the carboard. The headboard doesn't have a little 3d printed hook to hook onto the bracket of the loco which is also a bit upsetting considering it was something that could have been done.

Loco sounds amazing, quality and detail is amazing, I wish it explained how to take the valance off in the instructions. I spent ten minutes figuring it out myself until I found you need to take the shell off to then unscrew some screws. I thought it was just pull off.

Overall the loco is amazing, supports an amazing charity. Accurascale could have reduced the packaging cost by putting the special design on the box instead of having a black box with a plastic sleeve and an extra carboard sleeve with the special design on.

Yet another triumph from Accurascale! Super detailed as ever, a brilliant sound file and a very worthy cause.

This special release is made even more meaningful by the fact that it has helped raise an impressive £10,000 for the much-deserved Martin House Children’s Hospice in West Yorkshire. Supporting such an important cause adds real significance to owning and running this locomotive, and it’s a credit to everyone involved in bringing the project to life.

Beyond the charitable aspect, Accurascale have absolutely nailed it with this Class 66, and 66190 in DB red is a standout example of just how far ready-to-run models have come. Straight out of the box, the level of detail is exceptional — crisp moulding, razor-sharp printing, and a finish that perfectly captures the look and presence of the real locomotive.

The livery application is flawless, with accurate colours and fine detailing that really rewards close inspection. Proportions and stance are spot on, giving the model real weight and authority on the layout.

Performance is equally impressive. Slow-speed control is silky smooth, with plenty of pulling power and consistent running throughout the speed range. The factory-fitted DCC sound is excellent: rich, well-balanced, and highly immersive, with convincing engine notes and realistic auxiliary sounds that bring the model to life without being overpowering.

Overall, this is a top-tier locomotive that sets a new benchmark for the Class 66 in 4mm scale — a joy to run, a pleasure to look at, and a real credit to Accurascale’s commitment to quality, accuracy, and community support. Highly recommended.

— The Novice Railway Modeller

This is my 3rd Accurascale Class 66 from Run 2, and it doesn’t disappoint! Superb reproduction of the prototype in all respects, cannot fault.

However…..

My only criticism concerns the box and lack of certificate. Previously, “Exclusive” models came with a very unique box, and also a numbered certificate signed by members of the Accurascale team.

My expectation for a nice exclusive box and accompanying certificate had been somewhat disappointing.

This particular exclusive model only comes with a card outer sleeve with the exclusive artwork. Upon first opening, I actually thought that the clear outer plastic sleeve was missing, but I soon realised that this card sleeve was the outer sleeve that covered the normal black box and the plastic sleeve.

This kind of defeats the object of protecting an exclusive package. So, when storing, I am going to have to wrap this in a.protective package so that the outermost card sleeve with the artwork design is fully protected.

Plus, given that this was an exclusive model in support of a charity, made it all the bit more of a bitter pill to swallow, as my expectations for such was higher than normal, so I was feeling a little more robbed that I otherwise would have.

Therefore, I have knocked a star off the overall rating, which I would have given a 5-star rating if the normal exclusive box and signed certificate had been provided.

To their credit, after I contacted them about the certificate, they did state that this was an oversight from the factory, and that a certificate would be provided in due course. I just wonder why, if this is a known issue, that it hasn’t been publicised on their website, or by a global email newsletter announcement.

Let’s hope that future exclusive models revert to the actual artwork box, protected by the clear plastic outer sleeve, rather than basic black box, with the clear plastic sleeve, and then the artwork card sleeve over that!

But, if you can still acquire this model, grab it before it sells out!,

Excellent model for a worthy cause.

Top class loco
In fact accurascale products are fantastic and a good price

Well Accurascale have taken an already outstanding detailed loco and managed to add even more detail, good sound file and ran well straight out of the box.

This is a wonderful model, the detail and quality exceptional. I chose the DCC sound version and it doesn’t disappoint. As a Dad of a daughter who was a nurse at our local children’s hospice, I know the tremendous work they do and so it was great to support Accurascale in the there fund raising for such a worthy cause .

Absolutely stunning loco another great example from Accurascale a lovely addition to my collection