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British Rail class 66 and Electro-Motive Division JT42CWR
The British class 66, designated JT42CWR by its manufacturer EMD, is a diesel-electric freight locomotive tailored for use in Britain. Compared to the earlier class 59, it is being powered by the more modern 710 serie...
General
| Property | British Rail class 66 and Electro-Motive Division JT42CWR 66/6 |
|---|---|
| Built | 1998-2015 |
| Manufacturers | Electro-Motive Division |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 66 and Electro-Motive Division JT42CWR 66/6 |
|---|---|
| Length | 21.41 m |
| Wheelbase | 17.41 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.19 m |
| Service weight | 129.6 t |
| Adhesive weight | 129.6 t |
| Axle load | 21.6 t |
| Fuel capacity | 6,401 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail class 66 and Electro-Motive Division JT42CWR 66/6 |
|---|---|
| Engine | EMD 12N-710G3B-T2/EC |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 66 and Electro-Motive Division JT42CWR 66/6 |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,420 kW (3,290 PS) |
| Top speed | 105 km/h |
| Starting effort | 467.1 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class 66 and Electro-Motive Division JT42CWR 66/6 |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 2.72 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 18.7 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
