Taking a look at the Hattons Class 66

[@robd2184]

“ we’re not going to be drooling over the packaging “. Well played sir, well played ..!

[@interceptor-ss8kb]

Packaging is excellent though lol. Hornby and Bachmann could certainly learn a few things.

[@2H80vids]

It would *really* benefit from some of your weathering Richard, that's the only clean EWS loco I've ever seen.

[@EverardJunction]

I don't think they'd be too happy if I sent it back to them weathered! You're right though, it certainly needs some grime. Cheers

[@kalannorman3275]

Although I live in the U.S. and model my local and respective railroads, I really enjoy your content. I find railways in other countries fascinating and the models of them are no exception. You do an exceptional job in regards to your research and delivery of information. Keep it up my friend. Take care, and God bless!

[@sakeeler]

US model railroader here. It's kind of taboo to model European railroads over here (although I think opinions are changing), but I find the European equipment to be fascinating. It's just so much different than ours. I think there's a mutual respect, because I've heard Euro modelers comment on how powerful and tough our locos look, and how the average length of a North American train is so long. I'm a huge railfan that likes everything!

[@laheu]

Quite the "time warp" effect going on with a '66 going around your layout! Detail on the frame underneath the body is stunning. The chains that hold the bogies onto the body are particularly nice looking. The Class 66 is a pretty interesting story, very reliable for a long time after introduction and with a good cost, but in recent times are looking to be a bit dated and time for a new generation. Absolutely one of the best examples of the right loco at the right time. Special mention to a few drivers who've said about the feeling of quality they get from locos like the Class 60. Stuff like the Class 57 program re-done with the same model engine as the Class 59 seems right the ticket. Looks like the perceived quality - if overlooking the poor BR freight availability - is getting better only with stuff like the Class 70 and Class 68 of recent times!

[@EverardJunction]

Times move on and I agree. Some 66s are now getting on for 21 years old with cab features that are even older. It will be interesting to see what happens in the future.

[@dooburt]

Love that jazzy musical elevator number at 10minutes 👍🏻👍🏻

[@nails6365]

I take my hat off to this video. Out of all of your great vids this gets 10/10 for being informative, great introduction, background research - and the sound track at 0:42 blew me away. All we need now is a decent update from Hattons.

[@mike6147]

Sounds just like my grandma’s twin tub. X

[@EtonieE25]

Thanks for the excellent brief history lesson!

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks, I enjoy putting those history bits together. Both the 66 & 59 story's are very interesting.

[@nethalus]

I hear 66s daily as I live about 100 yards from the main dock spur of Felixstowe, with multiple operators, Sheds YINGYING in sidings all say at Ipswich, and when I lived in Leeds I could hear them in Freightliner's TMD/depot in GHuunslrt, and the infamous Great Heck 66 sat under a tarp for a long time there

[@chelmswoodjunction]

Hi richard Another excellent video as always and it's good to take a sneak peak at the new forthcoming hattons 66. One thing I loved about this video and would ask would you do more of this is that not a review of the loco your showing itself but an in depth view into the history of the loco as this was a brill video to watch with the history description. Peter from birmingham

[@cannadineboxill-harris2983]

I needed to know why they don’t dig a tunnel and do an extension for the main line Train so that they can extend the unused abandoned underground stations. Why couldn’t they use the part D78 Stock train doors on the sides and also restructure the front face of the A60 and A62 stock and that includes the class 313, class 314 and class 315 remix and make them all together and also redesign them an overhead line and also make them into Five cars per units and also having three Disabled Toilets on that Five cars per units A60 and A62 stock trains and also convert the A60 and A62 stock trains into a Scania N112, Volvo TD102KF, Volvo B10M, Gardner 6LXB, Gardner 6LXC and Gardner 8LXB Diesel Engines and also put the Loud 7-Speed Voith Gearboxes even Loud 8-Speed Leyland Hydra cyclic Gearboxes in the A60 and A62 stock, class 313, class 314, and class 315 and also modernise the A60 and A62 stock and make it into an 11 car per unit so it could have fewer doors, more tables, computers and mobile phone chargers. A Stock Train and 8 Disabled Toilets on those A stock trains. why couldn’t we refurbish and modernise the waterloo and city line Triple-Track train tunnel and make it bigger and extend it to the bank station, making it into a Triple-Track Railway Line so those 4 European countries such as Germany, Italy, Poland And Sweden to convert the waterloo and city line Triple-Track Train tunnel into a High-Speed train? The Third Euro tunnel Triple-Track Train line to make it 11 times better for passengers so they could go from A to B. then put the modernised 11 car per unit A Stock and put them on a bigger modernised waterloo and city line Triple-Track train tunnel so it could go to bank station to those 4 European countries such as Germany, Italy, Poland And Sweden. The modernised refurbished 11 cars per unit A stock could be a High Speed The Third Triple-Track Euro Tunnel Train So it is promising and 37 times a lot more possible to do this kind of project that is OK for London Germany, Italy, Poland And Sweden. oh by the way, could they also tunnel the Triple-Track Railway Line so it will stop from Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex so that the Passengers will go to Germany, Italy, Poland and Sweden and also extend the Triple-Track Railway Line from Bank to Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex Stations so that more people from there could go to Germany, Italy, Poland And Sweden Easily. Why couldn't they extend the Piccadilly line and also build brand-new underground train stations so it could go even further right up to Clapton, Wood Street and also make another brand new tunnel train station in Chingford could they extend the DLR. All of the classes 150, 155, 154, 117, 114, 105, and 106, will be replaced by all of the Scania N112, Volvo TD102KF, Volvo B10M, Gardner 6LXB, Gardner 6LXC and Gardner 8LXB Diesel Five carriages three disabled toilets are air conditioning trains including Highams Park for extended roots which is the Piccadilly line and the DLR trains. Could you also convert all of the 1973 stock trains into an air-conditioned maximum speed 78 km/hours (48 MPH) re-refurbished and make it into a 8 cars per unit if that will be alright, and also extend all of the Piccadilly train stations to make more space for all of the extended 8 car per unit 1973 stock air condition trains and can you also build another Mayflower and Tornado Steam Locomotive Companies and they can order Every 17 Octagon and Hexagon shape LNER diagram unique minor no.13 and unique small no.11 Boilers from those Countries such as Greece, Italy, Poland, and Sweden, can they make Mayflower and Tornado Steam Locomotive speeds by up to 117MPH so you can try and test it on the Original Mainline so it will be much more safer for the Passengers to enjoy the 117MPH speed Limit only for HS2 and Channel Tunnel mainline services, if they needed 16 Carriages Per units can they use those class 55’s, class 44’s, class 40’s and class 43HST Diesel Locomotive’s right at the Back of those 18 Carriages Per Units so they can take over at the Back to let those Mayflower and Tornado Steam Locomotive’s have a rest for those interesting Journeys Please!!, oh can you make all of those Coal Boxes’s 16 Tonnes for all of the 117MPH Mayflower and Tornado Steam Locomotive’s so the Companies will Understand us PASSENGER’S!! so please make sure that the Builders can do as they are Told!! And please do something about these very important Professional ideas Please Prime Minister of England, the Prime Minister of Sweden, the Prime Minister of Germany, the Prime Minister of Italy, the Prime Minister of Poland and that Includes the Mayor of London.

[@stmichaelshill7421]

Looks great - I'm very much looking forward to getting hold of my pre-order. I really enjoyed the history section too!

[@EverardJunction]

Cheers! I like doing the history bits.

[@WaffleDragon]

That's fascinating that they were operated under Wisconsin Central. I always thought the paint liveries looked really similar. I love that the bearing caps actually rotate.

[@robertstrainset6556]

Hi Richard, Thanks for showing us this with plenty of running and all the information. I was looking forward to having mine by Christmas but that may not now happen but we can live in hope. Cheers Robert.

[@Mapplewell_Park]

Have just purchased the GBRf large logo version sound fitted, managed to get it new as been sat at the back of the store room of my local model shop. It’s Phenomenal 👌 and replaced my poor Hornby class 66 tts that functioned badly. Amazing model

[@jimtrack3786]

I was shocked that EWS was operated by Wisconsin Central. I live in Wisconsin less than one thousand yards away from the northeast mainline between Green Bay and Fond du lac. I always thought it a coincidence the EWS and WC liveries were so closely matched. Now I know why! The Class 66 is a beauty, especially in EWS colors. I absolutely love the Hatton model! Thanks Richard!

[@raheslop]

I like the fact you talk about the history of the locomotive as opposed to focusing purely on the model

[@TilefordOO]

Got 3 of the sound fitted versions on pre order so very happy to see that Hattons appear to have done a great job. It does seem a bit weird to take so much care and attention to the underframe, revolving axles etc and overlook fitting a driver though. Roll om January when mine land at Tileford!

[@EverardJunction]

A driver would certainly be nice to see through those big windows. 3 of them is going to quite a sight and noise! Cheers

[@torrevalemodelrailway5895]

In depth history lesson and a great look at this loco. ( even though I don't do 00 )

[@DeanPark]

It’s good to see someone who knows what they’re talking about give a interesting history. You’ve done your research... which Is what we expect from you. Also good to see a non bias look at this beast! You’ve taken time to point out things of interest! I’ve little interest in modern image diesel, but boy this looks amazing! The EWS makes me want one! Can I ask.... what’s the packaging like? Hehe. Good stuff. The best video I’ve seen on this wonderful loco.

[@MM-vt1ir]

A well presented and equally informative video richard. I like very much the way you led up to the introduction of this class from the BR days. Nice one! Be good to see it continue in future episodes??? You do have the voice! Model is brilliant & so good of Hattons to let these out for you and Richard (New Junction) to give first impressions. All the best. Iain

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks, I have done these history bits in previous videos. Check out the freightliner flats and class 121 vids I did a while back. Will continue to do it, I enjoy putting those bits together. Cheers

[@MM-vt1ir]

@@EverardJunction I certainly will!

[@MM-vt1ir]

@@EverardJunction Took a look at the Freightliner flats and how I missed this I do not know? Another brilliant coverage! So many strings to your Bow, Car restorer, Modeller, Designer, Photographer/Producer, Narrator & Historian ;-) You have some talent, and Thank you for sharing with everyone of us. May you continue to thrill us all. Iain

[@EverardJunction]

@@MM-vt1ir Thanks very much! Means a lot as it's not a 5 minute job to put these together. More videos are on the way, cheers.

[@jbll36]

Wow!! That runs smoothly out of the box. Great class too. Enjoy the day. Ray L

[@PhilPage227]

A beautiful model. I will never be able to afford one but why do they not include a driver in the cab? Your canal scene is amazing.

[@tonybarfield5148]

Richard thank you very much for your unexpected & interesting Peek at the soon to be released Hatton's Class 66. Do like how you removed the body and your remarks on the items that could be damaged. Would like to seen a stationery review of changing the lights with your Lenz Set 100. For any one considering buying the model, you will need a Six function 21 pin DCC decoder. I have already purchased the decoder that Hatton's recommend for this model. I wait with interest for my own production model to come in the post. The detailed instructions for this model are already available to download from the Hatton's website. Love your content on your Channel, Happy Christmas Richard

[@ericcraig8205]

Certainly lifts the bar to what has been around and the sound fitted ones they have shown are another level so im looking forward to my sound fitted ones turning up.

[@interceptor-ss8kb]

Thing that gets me is I have 4 Hattons class 66s all of them have a bad wobbling issues. 😢 hattons must have known about this issue before putting it into production

[@Jamesb944]

I admire what Hattons have done, even though it's not my era that I model. However it does also show how good your layout is, in that you could run anything from the past 40 years and it wouldn't look out of place.

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks, it did look at home. My rolling stock is a bit out of date but I think I got away with it. Cheers

[@WardleRestorations]

Great loco! I hope to get one once my layouts done if you want to have a look! Many thanks

[@kraigsickels3918]

Wow 😳..... that sounds great 👍!! And looks great pulling all those wagons !!!

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

wow Richard i loved the history part of this video please do more of that.

[@KarlAndDebbieTrains]

Great Video, Great model, I enjoy all the details on the Class 66 at the start.

[@yorkiepudd7404]

Damn that`s one heck of a model and looked so perfect with the shell tanks, what a beauty she is and looks on your layout, cheers ken

[@stephaniemariedearden9344]

Very nice model, thanks for sharing . This is one I shall Definitely add to my EWS fleet.

[@garylewis1422]

Looks great rolling around you're layout. Great video on the 66 👌

[@GWRailFan]

class 31130 still lives on, at Avon Valley Railway, a beast, in a new livery as well

[@EverardJunction]

Good to hear, I do like a 31.

[@nigelweir3852]

This is fantastic , how did I miss it , well can’t say that now, mastermind for you , locos the subject

[@NewcastleCentralOOGauge]

Looks like a lot of good detail, especially inside the cab. Not details you'd always see, but good additions when up close. Bit out of era for what I usually run, but a tempting pickup! Iain

[@steveluckhurst2350]

Nice to hear someone taking a realistic view of the slowly dying br/ews fleet. The kids today would scream sacrilege, but what they lovingly call "clag", I see as the precursors of death for the engine !

[@DudleyCentral]

Looks fantastic! Can’t wait for mine!

[@Xantec]

if only all model sound generators sounded THAT good :-)

[@Lennon6412]

The camera work in this is brilliant. I particulrarly like the shots which show the Engine between the rooftops of the houses 18:33

[@bigmonkey999888]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year Steve

[@brianburns7211]

I know that Class 66 is not popular in the UK because of displacing the old British made first generation types. Thank you Richard for the excellent history of Class 66. I’ve spent over 20 years on the railway in the US and Canada. Over that career just about every EMD model since the 1950s has been assigned to me. They have been very reliable, and well laid out, except for the models built since the spin off from GM. Since then it seems that quality has suffered. Hopefully Cat will return some of the former luster.

[@SolarRailway]

Still awaiting delivery of these before Christmas

[@davidccostin]

There looking post Christmas now.

[@Slim2134]

Hey Richard. Great little video. Thanks very much.

[@paulm3965]

Good introduction sound, I have several Bachmann class 66's. Good report. Interesting manuel switches lighting arrangement. I hope the new ESU V5 can cope with the lighting options, If not Lenz or Zimol DCC sound decoder. I will check with SWD, Coastal DCC or 'Charlie'. Nice example of a class 66. I don't mind if you extend your layout to cover modern era. PS how is the Granada progressing

[@Elios0000]

sand pipes could be fixed by shortening them and connecting them with some plastic tubing. fixing the clicking and making it look more scale

[@ScottishNSRailFan]

Thoroughly enjoyed your video. I have eight on order with Hattons, for my collection. I would order more, but have the over thirty by Bachmann. All different, many specials. What size of Kadee, do you use for your 66s, as I would to change to the aforesaid, for my displays?

[@stephenfarmer5216]

Thank you so much for this video -I'm really enjoying your modeling clips, having just got back into the hobby after many years away from it. Im down in New Zealand, so not too familiar firstly with the history of the class 66 (thank you for that), and also the Hattons range - are they manufacturers of OO loco's, and retailers, they name is not familiar to me? I was looking at some of the Hornby class 66 loco's and going to purchase one or two (we have no stock at all down here in NZ due to COVID)......is there a preference? I love the high detail of this model. Also, I am assuming from looking at your clip, they tend to pull flat decks with sea containers - do you have a preference for flat decks as far as high spec? I have some Bachmann Branchline which I am really pleased with. Appreciate any thoughts you might have? Certainly not adverse to running high quality HO flat beds too such as Athearn etc.

[@StormmyStormmy]

Although this is 4 years later I still believe the sound on a Hatton’s class 66 is superior to any other class 66 on the market in my opinion, especially the bass on the EM2 speaker on the sound fitted models.

[@martinpattison4018]

Hatton's have push the barriers even further with the attention to detail in this model of a 66. Many people have waited for this model for a long time and I think they will be not be disappointed with it. The sound is very realistic. As for not fitting a driver, how many models have been fitted with them over the years. If they were to fit a driver, what about the second man? All manufactures have to look at the costs involved in making a scale Model Engine that they can sell at a reasonable price and any extra's would increase the cost and then people would moan about the price. They have to draw a line and stick to it. This is only my opinion. It is too modern for the layout I have planned. Martin. (At home for Christmas in Sakon Nakhon, Thailand.)

[@fernandomarques5166]

Class 66: **_turns on_** Me: SD40 is that you? -- later -- EJ: The class 66 is made by EMD Me: Well, that explains a lot.

[@EverardJunction]

Yeah it's an EMD 710 in the real thing. Been used in quite a few locomotives.

[@fernandomarques5166]

@@EverardJunction I Found out its used on SD70 ACe and BB70ACe on my country. That's why its so familiar. Cheers!

[@Simon-Davis]

The class 59 sounds like an SD40, just with a bit of a baffle to the exhaust. The 66 sounds more like an F59PH but I much prefer the sound of the SD40 if I'm honest.

[@brianburns7211]

ZunnanDeclawed The class 66 has the same 12-710 power plant as the North American F59. Canadian Pacific has a class of former SD40s that were repowered with the 12-710 also. As rebuilt, these units have the same innards as a class 66.

[@Simon-Davis]

I have to admit, I have a preference for the 20-645 prime mover, particularly in tunnel motor format. The whine of those fans on top of that massive 20 cylinder lump when they're opened up and worked hard is highly distinctive. The 710 always seemed a bit subdued compared with those second gen 645s, especially where there are more cylinders involved; which is why I'll always prefer the 59 to the 66.

[@bigmonkey999888]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@michaeledwards5981]

Great video pal it looks good Carn't wait to test the one i have ordered . Your layout looks ace too. 👍

[@jamescrab4110]

An idea for a part of the layout is to have a group or a sign promoting a football/sports club.

[@lonelysignalbox]

Looks great. A preserved Black 5 is next!!!

[@NorbertRoll]

Great review of that beautiful Class 66 by Hatton's. I like especially the EWS livery.

[@chorlton4]

Excellent vid, well balanced and clear. Would buy one after seeing this, but would be wary of body removal!

[@ILikeTransport]

I know you probably can't reply to this but did they give it to you or just lend it? Looks like a very nice model, fantastic overview!

[@stpancrasinternationalstat1184]

Lend so it will end up going back as it's a pre production sample not the real model. Hope this helps. Many kind regards Liam Allen Hart

[@ILikeTransport]

@@stpancrasinternationalstat1184 Ok, thanks!

[@stpancrasinternationalstat1184]

@@ILikeTransport no problem happy to help

[@EverardJunction]

Just a sample so I will be sending it back. If I'm given something I will make it clear in the video to keep things fair. Cheers

[@stpancrasinternationalstat1184]

@@EverardJunction fantastic video and it fits your layout perfectly maybe 789 in Large Logo would be better. Many kind regards Liam Allen Hart

[@bbbbennieandthejets2127]

If you put captions on while the train runs round the sound gets recognised as applause

[@ginskimpivot753]

Your weathering is fantastic.

[@StaxRail]

Nice! Could get 66789 and remove the nameplates, just a little bit of modellers license to allow for their earlier introduction

[@toastie7275]

Out of interest do you have any plans to get Dapols Class 59? Since the Yeoman ones first arrived in the UK in 1986.

[@kiliankohn6433]

Very interesting video, thanks!

[@brentleajunction]

Great video Richard I didn't know it had half the stuff am getting the dcc sound in colas rail just told different things about the release date cheers Paul

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

Excellent Report (Being Canadian) I love the Class 66!

[@nw24153ns]

I love the history but admit I don't run any as I'm in the US (VA) and finances don't permit any additions to my fleet, for now anyway. Thanks for sharing.

[@modelrailwaynoob]

Very nice Richard.

[@greghale9972]

Hi Richard whilst I only run steam I still enjoyed your video, so for diesel enthusiasts they will love this locomotive. I also enjoyed your history lesson at the start of the video. Cheers Greg

[@EverardJunction]

Thanks Greg, I do enjoy putting the history bits together.

[@patstrainsuk1]

She dose look at home on your layout and did look good through the point work if only they were about in the 1980s

[@matthewjones9259]

It was actually quite cool watching a class 66 on your layout even though I know their way too new for your layout but I really enjoyed this however I think I can get away with getting one of the new hattons class 66 but it will have to represent literally one of the first to arrive in the uk

[@EverardJunction]

I'm looking forward to the 59, that fits my era nicely. Cheers

[@66122]

Great review of the class 66👍

[@russellbenton2987]

Wow looks great. Puzzled given the detail there isn’t a driver in it!

[@nails6365]

Awesome intro!

[@danilozanata1673]

Beautiful trains greetings from Brazil

[@davidstrains4910]

Great video Richard it looks great but I personally am happy with my Bachmann and Hornby one that I have

[@EverardJunction]

Both serve a purpose and with the Hattons unit there might be more competitive pricing on the Bachmann & Hornby offering. The hattons 66 wont be for everyone. Theres a lot of fine detail to be careful of and I would find it hard to justify replacing an existing fleet. Cheers.

[@interceptor-ss8kb]

Axle boxes falling off is a feature of this model. Still love mine though

[@Ryan_2112]

Amazing locomotive!!

[@lhsboyproductions3446]

Wisconsin Central doesn't exist anymore. It was bought by Canadian National in the early 2000,s

[@shedspotter6613]

I knew you were tempted by a 59 when we spoke at ally pally but you wouldn't get a 66! Awesome!!

[@EverardJunction]

I'm really looking forward to the 59. I'm more tempted to go for a 66 now I've had a go with the sample. Will see what happens. Perhaps one day I'll have some early 2000s stock!

[@shedspotter6613]

@@EverardJunction well you could count the EWS 66 as late 90s and get away with it. And it looks so good with the containers!! Looking forward to mine turning up

[@GameBuilder]

Great video! As always :)

[@TheDaf95xf]

Hi Richard. Great video as always cheers Stevie 😎

[@ThePeejRR]

Nice. A very informative and entertaining look at this loco. Cheers from the States!

[@premjith5111]

Which type of motors are used to make this rc loco motive

[@martinmurray2073]

Starting me own layout any tips on scrachbuilding

[@jasonpenwell2207]

What Brand of Cutting Mat do you use?

[@ericcraig8205]

Can you remember what number Kadee fitted this Richard?

[@EverardJunction]

I think it was a 17. I usually have 17 to 19 on hand and find them suitable for most diesels. Cheers

[@ericcraig8205]

@@EverardJunction bought all three options ar Scotland today,thanks Richard

[@jamesrailwayvideos4365]

Class 66 on Everard junction😍

[@DeanPark]

james railway videos I was shocked lol

[@Synthematix]

A lot of the 37s went to france and the class 70 will do the same job as 2 66s

[@just4funTrains]

great engine!!

[@danielwalker2613]

A fantastic layout, and the detailing is second to none, however, just a little tip on containers !! .... I'm guessing you model around the early to mid 90's ? .... in which case Bell Line and Cast would have ceased trading - and the Class 66 in EWS livery wasn't introduced until 1997, so not entirely accurate

[@johnjames7453]

is there a way to create realistic flexible walkways between passenger carriages

[@HelwegBricks]

Nice video :)

[@devilscoachman79]

It looks like it is going to be a pain to try to oil the motor bearings without taking the whole thing to bits - very disappointing 😞

[@tobythesuperfasttram]

1:58 thats banbury station, my local

[@nxvasix8696]

sam just about to say that. Changed quite a bit

[@jsma9999]

where did get real sound from?

[@vodaploda]

Sound, check. Slow take off, check. Nice

[@msdes82]

Bought 8 of the reduced price ones Dec 2020. Really disappointed with them. 4 of them have a completely unacceptable wobble when in motion.

[@alanhutchins5916]

Best Diesel loco out there.....