{"product_id":"r30531txs-hornby-railroad-class-66-freightliner-60-no-66-601","title":"R30531TXS Hornby Railroad Class 66 'Freightliner 60' No. 66 601","description":"\u003cp\u003eR30531TXS Hornby Railroad Freightliner Class 66 Diesel number 66 601 \"Freightliner 60\" - DCC Sound Fitted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst introduced in 1998, the Class 66 revolutionised the rail freight sector in Britain and have become the most prolific type for heavy freight work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2000, a new 66\/6 sub-class was created with a lower gear ratio version enabling heavier trains to be hauled, albeit at slower speeds. A total of 25 were put into service by Freightliner, numbered 66601-625 and some of these have since moved overseas for use with Freightliner Poland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed mainly on oil, aggregate, and cement trains, 66601 is one of 22 still operating in the UK and, on 18th March 2025, was turned out at Eastleigh Works in a new green ‘Freightliner 60’ livery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've faithfully recreated this locomotive in RailRoad model form, keeping plenty of detail but incorporating more durable features, making it ideal for a busy model railway layout. Plus, this locomotive model has been pre-fitted with a DCC sound chip for the most authentic experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56356087497084,"sku":"R30531TXS","price":94.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3048\/7164\/files\/WEB_20260319_20HORNBY_20R30531_2.100119.jpg?v=1786092842","url":"https:\/\/www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com\/products\/r30531txs-hornby-railroad-class-66-freightliner-60-no-66-601","provider":"Kernow Model Rail Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}