Hornby R30534 RailRoad GBRf - Class 66 - 66775 HMS Argyll Diesel Locomotive - Era 11

Add a distinctive modern British freight locomotive to your railway with the Hornby RailRoad GBRf Class 66 No. 66775 “HMS Argyll”, reproduced in OO Gauge 1:76 scale.

Operated by GB Railfreight (GBRf), No. 66775 carries the name “HMS Argyll” and features special detailing celebrating the Royal Navy Type 23 frigate of the same name.

The locomotive carries the frigate's F231 pennant number on its bodyside, complemented by the Royal Navy White Ensign and crest on the cab sides. These distinctive elements make 66775 an especially interesting Class 66 for modern-image railway enthusiasts and collectors.

Part of Hornby's RailRoad range, the model combines recognisable prototype detailing with a durable design well suited to regular layout operation and enthusiasts building their first OO Gauge railway.

The locomotive is supplied DCC Ready with a 21-pin decoder socket, providing an easy route to digital operation. There is also provision for a sound decoder, with Hornby's HM7000-21TXS Bluetooth® & DCC Sound Decoder listed as the primary compatible option.

Key Features

• GBRf Class 66 diesel locomotive

• Running number 66775

• Named HMS Argyll

• Part of the Hornby RailRoad range

• Detailed 1:76 scale

• OO Gauge

• Distinctive HMS Argyll commemorative detailing

• F231 pennant number on the bodyside

• Royal Navy White Ensign detailing

• Royal Navy crest on the cab sides

• DCC Ready

• Factory-fitted 21-pin decoder socket

• Provision for sound decoder upgrade

• Compatible with HM7000-21TXS Bluetooth® & DCC Sound Decoder

• NEM tension lock couplings

• Plastic buffers

• Minimum recommended curve: Radius 2

• Approx. 28 cm long

• Officially licensed

• Recommended for ages 14+

Class 66

The Class 66 has become one of the most recognisable diesel freight locomotives on Britain's modern railway network.

Designed for heavy freight duties, members of the class can be seen working a wide variety of services, making the Class 66 an excellent choice for contemporary OO Gauge layouts.

The distinctive body shape and widespread use of the prototype have also made Class 66 models particularly popular among modern-image railway collectors.

No. 66775 “HMS Argyll”

No. 66775 was built in Muncie, Indiana, before entering service with its current running number.

In 2017, the locomotive received the name:

HMS Argyll

The naming honours the Royal Navy's Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll.

To celebrate its association with the ship, the locomotive features several distinctive details inspired by the Royal Navy vessel.

These include the F231 pennant number displayed on the locomotive's bodyside, together with the Royal Navy White Ensign and crest positioned on the cab sides.

These special markings give 66775 a distinctive identity within the GBRf fleet and make the locomotive particularly appealing to collectors interested in both railway and Royal Navy subjects.

GBRf Freight Operations

The GBRf presentation makes this locomotive ideally suited to a contemporary British freight layout.

Pair No. 66775 with suitable modern freight rolling stock to recreate services such as:

• Intermodal and container trains

• Engineering trains

• Infrastructure workings

• Aggregate traffic

• General freight operations

• Modern logistics services

Its distinctive HMS Argyll markings also make it an excellent feature locomotive within a larger GBRf collection.

Hornby RailRoad Range

Hornby's RailRoad range offers recognisable railway subjects in a durable format designed for enjoyable layout operation.

The range is particularly suitable for enthusiasts who want locomotives they can regularly operate while retaining the distinctive appearance of their full-size counterparts.

This makes the Class 66 an excellent option for newer railway modellers, operational layouts and expanding OO Gauge collections.

DCC Ready – 21-Pin Socket

The locomotive is supplied DCC Ready with a factory-fitted 21-pin decoder socket.

DCC Status: DCC Ready
Decoder Socket: 21-Pin
Primary Hornby Decoder Compatibility: HM7000-21TXS

A suitable decoder can be installed to upgrade the locomotive for digital operation.

Hornby's HM7000-21TXS Bluetooth® & DCC Sound Decoder (21-pin) is listed as the primary compatible decoder, providing an upgrade path for enthusiasts looking to add digital control and sound functionality.

Decoder sold separately.

Dimensions

Length: Approx. 28 cm
Width: Approx. 3.5 cm
Height: Approx. 5 cm
Scale: 1:76
Gauge: OO

Specifications

Manufacturer: Hornby
Range: RailRoad
Locomotive Class: Class 66
Running Number: 66775
Locomotive Name: HMS Argyll
Operator: GBRf
Scale: 1:76
Gauge: OO
DCC Status: DCC Ready
Decoder Socket: 21-Pin
Sound Upgrade Provision: Yes
Hornby Decoder Compatibility: HM7000-21TXS Bluetooth® & DCC Sound Decoder
Minimum Curve: Radius 2
Buffer Type: Plastic Buffer
Coupling Type: NEM Tension Lock
Length: Approx. 28 cm
Width: Approx. 3.5 cm
Height: Approx. 5 cm
Licensed Product: Yes
Recommended Age: 14+

Perfect For

Ideal for GBRf collectors, modern British railway enthusiasts, Class 66 fans and OO Gauge freight layouts.

The special connection with HMS Argyll, together with the F231 pennant number, Royal Navy White Ensign and crest detailing, also gives this locomotive crossover appeal for collectors of Royal Navy and military-themed transport models.

Pair it with suitable modern OO Gauge freight wagons to create a convincing contemporary GBRf freight service.

Collector Information

Recommended for ages 14 years and over.

This is a detailed OO Gauge model railway locomotive intended for model railway operation and collecting.