Diesel locomotive Class 66 of the Norwegian railway company CargoNet A/S (CN), Era VI.

Version of the Class 66 in gray CargoNet livery with the number 66402.

The model is equipped with a load-dependent, pulsed smoke generator that produces varying intensities of smoke plumes according to the load. The built-in sensors, which provide situational sounds in curves and at switches, are controlled by a LokSound V5.0 M4 decoder. In addition to DCC with RailComPlus, the model also understands the M4 protocol and therefore registers itself with ESU ECoS or Märklin central station autonomously. Since it also supports Motorola® or Selectrix®, there are no obstacles to using the ESU Class 66/77 on all common central stations.

The integrated PowerPack energy storage ensures that comfortable operation is possible even on dirty tracks. The unique two-stroke diesel sound is particularly differentiated by two speakers through the etched fan grille on the roof. A complete lighting system including cab lighting, driver's desk lighting, and shunting lights with warm white LEDs rounds off the technical features. All light effects present on the prototype can be represented, including the "warning blinkers" or two-light head signal commonly used in Belgium.

The frame and body of the model are made of metal and provide a realistic tractive effort thanks to a weight of about 590 g. All structural differences between the variants, such as different covers for the battery boxes, are taken into account in the ESU models.

The Class 66/77 is a hybrid model that allows safe operation on two- and three-rail tracks with a wheelset gauge of 14.1 mm. For two-rail operation, the middle slider can simply be removed with the included tool.
Embedded in a metal frame is a five-pole precision motor with skewed winding and noise-optimized commutator – developed by ESU. This motor transmits its power, tamed by two thick flywheels, through a worm/gear drive to four of the six axles. LEDs in the bogies provide realistic flickering during the braking process.

Scope of delivery:
Locomotive in representative packaging. Spare parts package with traction tires and replacement small parts (wipers, steps, etc.). Pipette for filling the smoke generator. Extensive documentation with prototype information.