loco-info.com - British Rail class 66 (Electro-Motive Division JT42CWR)

Dimensions and Weights
Length	70 ft 1 in	70 ft 3 in
Wheelbase	57 ft 1 1/2 in
Rigid wheelbase	13 ft 9 in
Service weight	279,776 lbs	285,712 lbs
Adhesive weight	279,776 lbs	285,712 lbs
Axle load	46,629 lbs	47,619 lbs

Boiler

Boiler

Variant	standard variant	66/6

Power Plant

Power Plant

Power
Power source	diesel-electric
Top speed	75 mph	65 mph
Starting effort	91,900 lbf	101,200 lbf
Engine	EMD 12N-710G3B-T2/EC
Engine type	V12 diesel
Fuel	1,691 us gal (diesel)
Engine output	3,245 hp (2,420 kW)

Calculated Values
Factor of adhesion	1 : 3.05	1 : 2.82
Power-to-weight ratio	0.0116 hp/lb	0.0114 hp/lb
Adhesive weight/Total	1 : 1.00

diesel locomotive

freight

last changed: 10 2023

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