Second Sheds - Revolution Trains announce batch 2 N Gauge Class 66s

Revolution Trains have announced a second batch of N Gauge Class 66s featuring the return of popular 'workhorse' liveries and due for release shortly.

There's no doubt that the Revolution Class 66 is one of the most significant releases in N Gauge of recent times, and given the types widespread use by multiple operators it's no surprise that many of the first batch have now sold out. Revolution are now following up the first batch with locomotives that complement those, but with some variation and different running numbers.

EWS 66006: 66006 was one of the first 66s in the UK. Presented here with the later driver mirrors, original BMAC lights and swinghead couplers.

DRS 66401: 66401 in DRS compass livery with bug eye lights.

Colas 66849 ‘Wylam Dilly’: appears with Colas’s diamond logos and bugeye lights.

Freightliner 66615: 66615 in Freightliner’s green livery with ‘bugeye’ lights represents one of the lower-geared 66/6 versions as used by Freightliner Heavy Haul.

As one of the largest Class 66 operators, GBRf are well represented in batch 2, with four liveries being released representing a wide time period of operations.

GBRf 66302: 66302 was taken on by GBRf following it being off lease from DRS. It was quickly stripped of DRS logos and adorned with large GBRf lettering. It entered service with Fastline in 2008, before being acquired by Eversholt and leased to DRS, receiving DRS blue livery, before being passed on to GBRf in 2022.

GBRf 66701 ‘Whitemoor’: appears in original GBRf format as one of the small batch of 7 originally introduced by GBRf but with the cabside and front ‘First’ branding applied in 2004.

GBRf Europorte 66770: part of the final batch of locos built at Muncie, Indiana with revised details including cab front recess and extended sandboxes.

GBRf 66798: one of a pair of locos with 66795 (produced as part of Batch 1) repatriated from Germany with ‘Euro’ details including extended horn grille, UIC cab interior and rectangular buffers.

Prices, Availability and DCC compatibility

The prices have been held at the same price as batch 1 with the MSRP of £159.95 for DC/DCC ready models and £254.95 for DCC sound fitted models.

All models have been produced in limited quantities in both DC/DCC ready and DCC sound fitted versions.

As per batch 1, the 66s require a E24 decoder. DCC silent E24 decoders are available from the Revolution Trains webshop and come pre-programmed for full functionality. Revolution Trains are also working on a 3rd batch of Class 66s, with the Locomotion Models / Rails of Sheffield exclusive GBRf Rail 200 pair forming the first models announced in this group.

For full details visit the Revolution Trains website