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British Rail class 66 (Electro-Motive Division JT42CWR)
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Great Britain | 1998
651 produced
Freightliner 66555 in February 2011 at the Bombardier depot in Derby
Freightliner 66555 in February 2011 at the Bombardier depot in Derby
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Variantstandard variant66/6
General
Built1998-2015
ManufacturerElectro-Motive Division
Axle configC-C 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length70 ft 1 in70 ft 3 in
Wheelbase57 ft 1 1/2 in
Rigid wheelbase13 ft 9 in
Service weight279,776 lbs285,712 lbs
Adhesive weight279,776 lbs285,712 lbs
Axle load46,629 lbs47,619 lbs
Boiler
Variantstandard variant66/6
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed75 mph65 mph
Starting effort91,900 lbf101,200 lbf
EngineEMD 12N-710G3B-T2/EC
Engine typeV12 diesel
Fuel1,691 us gal (diesel)
Engine output3,245 hp (2,420 kW)
Calculated Values
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