How much does a Class 66 loco weigh?
129.6 tonnes
British Rail Class 66
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| Length | 21.4 m (70 ft 3 in) |
| Width | 2.65 m (8 ft 8 in) |
| Height | 3.9 m (12 ft 10 in) |
| Loco weight | 129.6 tonnes (127.6 long tons; 142.9 short tons) |
How fast can a class 67 go?
British Rail Class 67
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| Maximum speed | Design speed : 125 mph (201 km/h) |
| Power output | Engine: 3,200 bhp (2,386 kW) @ 900rpm At rail: 2,500 hp (1,864 kW) |
| Tractive effort | Maximum: 144 kN (32,000 lbf) Continuous: 92 kN (20,700 lbf) @ 75 km/h |
| Brakeforce | 780 kN (78 long tons-force) |
What kind of locomotive is the Class 66?
The Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) Class 66 (or JT42CWR) are Co-Co diesel locomotives built by EMD for the European heavy freight market. Designed for use in Great Britain as the Class 66, a development of the Class 59, they have been adapted and certified for use in other European countries.
When did the EMD Class 66EU come out?
In 2008 EMD announced plans to develop a new variant ‘Class 66EU’ designed for continental European operations, built within the UIC 505-1 loading gauge as opposed to the restrictive UK loading gauge.
What kind of locomotives do DB Cargo use?
DB Cargo UK bought out EWS. Their Class 66 fleet includes four locomotives capable of banking heavy trains over the Lickey Incline. On these specific locomotives, the knuckle coupler has been modified to allow remote releasing from inside the cab, whilst in motion.
When did the Class 66 train derail at Carrbridge?
Having passed a signal at danger, the locomotive and the first three wagons were derailed at catch points at the end of the Up Goods Loop. There were no injuries. On 4 January 2010, a freight train hauled by 66 048 derailed at Carrbridge in snowy weather, blocking the Highland Main Line.