What engine does a Class 66 have?
What engine does a Class 66 have?
EMD Class 66
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 6,400 L (1,400 imp gal; 1,700 US gal) |
| Prime mover | EMD 12N-710G3B-T2, 2,420 kW |
| Engine type | V12 Two-stroke diesel |
| Alternator | Main: General Motors AR8PHEH Aux.: General Motors CA6B |
How many tons can a Class 66 pull?
He pointed to the British Rail ‘Western’ preserved locomotive and said that it had almost as much power [as the Class 66] but over the last 40 years, the Americans have developed traction systems which enable the Class 66 to pull up to 3000 tons round some very hilly railways of the UK.
How many Class 66 locomotives are there in the UK?
There are presently 25 examples of this class, numbered 66601-625. Some of these locomotives have since been exported for use with Freightliner Poland.
Where are 66 locomotives made?
London, Ontario
British Rail Class 66
| Type and origin | |
|---|---|
| Builder | Electro-Motive Diesel London, Ontario |
| Model | JT42CWR |
| Build date | 1998–2008 2014–2015 |
| Total produced | 480 for initial UK use, others since imported from overseas fleets |
What is the difference between the Class 59 and Class 66?
The Class 59 was superseded by the Class 66. These locomotives were first built for EWS in 1998 and are now operated by most British and some European freight operators. This design uses the same body shell but it has some differences including a larger EMD 710 engine.
How many Class 66 are there in the UK?
There are presently 25 examples of this class, numbered 66601-625. Some of these locomotives have since been exported for use with Freightliner Poland. During 2004 the company took delivery of the most recent Class 66/9 sub-class of the locomotive, which are a low-emission variant.
