The Class 66 locomotive is a development of the Class 59 and used both on British and European railway networks—where it is marketed as EMD Series 66.
Quick facts Type and origin, Power type ...
| British Rail Class 66 |
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| Type and origin |
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| Power type | Diesel-electric |
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| Builder | Electro-Motive Diesel |
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| Model | JT42CWR or Series 66 |
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| Total produced | Still in production (508+) |
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| Performance figures |
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| Top speed | Class 66/6: 65 mph (105 km/h)
Balance of fleet: 75 mph (121 km/h) |
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| Power output | Engine: 3,000 bhp (2,200 kW) |
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| Tractive effort | Maximum: 409 kN (91,900 lbf) at starting
Continuous: 260 kN (58,500 lbf) at 15.9 mph (25.6 km/h) |
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| Railroad(s) | EWS
Direct Rail Services
Freightliner
FirstGBRf
Fastline |
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| Number | 66001–66250, 66301–66305, 66401–66435, 66501–66599, 66601–66625, 66701–66732, 66951–66957 |
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| Nicknames | ‘Shed’ |
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| Axle load class | Route availability 7 |
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