Class 66 - EWS Maroon - 66001

Further to my review on this model April 30. I had the priviledge of visiting the London Ont factory when these Loco's were being produced, and as per the attached picture, it appears that at least the first two Loco's - if not more - off the production line - were in the brighter Red colour, so the model is the correct colour, and I apologize for only rating it 4 star instead of five.

Great work by the team at Accurascale. The model is Immaculate. They’re sold out now but if u can snag one. Get your hands on one. You WONT be disappointed.

As we expected this upgraded version was going to be welcomed if the foibles of the Hattons originals were ironed out, and the model doesn't disappoint. Great detail upgrades, and the axle boxes stay on !! Great to see this workhorse of the UK freight service is now in good hands. As always from the packaging upwards, Accurascale models are a quality owning experience and above all great value.

Superb detailing, very smooth running, cannot fault it.

The Accurascale 66001 has set new standards for the fidelity, operational capability and value for money of a loco. My model is a lovely smooth runner and can handle long trains of wagons with ease. Well done on producing such a great rendition of a ubiquitous loco.

Absolutely first class model and the best 66 to date.

My first Accurascale Class 66 arrived last week and I am delighted to receive yet another museum quality model from the team. It arrived in perfect condition, extremely well packed. Its a DC model and when placed on a test track it ran smoothly from the go and coped perfectly with what is roughly laid set of lines. The detailing, colours and printing is nigh on perfect and this is in my opinion the most authentique 00 model of this particular class 66 locomotive.

My last model of 66001 was a modified and repainted Lima version, so when the Accurascale version was announced, I knew I'd have to have one. This and 66002 differed from the rest of the EWS batch, and that shows in the model which is a great performer, with great looks.

A wonderful model building on the solid foundations of the Hattons original and nailing the finishing touches to bring things up to Accurascale standard. The red grilles on 001 are gorgeous, so pleased this unique variant was tooled up.

Good runner, lights work well, manual could've used a diagram of the dcc/light access. Well worth it.

I will say there is a small issue with coupling due to detail around the coupling. But similarly mounted couplings (like the nuclear flasks) work well and removing the hook on old D style hooks.

TLDR: Great modle, few hickups, nothing major. Good Job Hattons/Accurascale