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      Train Recognition Guide Super High Speed Main Manufacturers Operators of Europe EU and the Railroading West European Electric Eurosprinters Taurus Family Traxx Family Re460 Crocodiles (Swi) Sr1 (Fin) Diesel > Class 66 Traxx Family East European Russian locos Electric VL26/VL26M Diesel Tep60 Tep70 2Te116 North American Diesel GE ES44AC / ES44DC GE C44/C40/AC4400 Asia Rest of the World Country RR. Reference EU and railroading         | 4rail.net - Reference - Rolling stock - JT42CWR / Class66 | |
 Class66 is one of the most successfull diesel locomotive types in Europe. The locomotive is based on the proven American robust locomotive technology (roughly an SD70 construction) adapted to European requirements. Hundreds of this type earn income to their owners every day year round. A successor class 67 has a number of things further improves, among these one that is strikingly poor for the class 66: the crew conditions. The JT42CWS/JT42CWSM/class66 has become a symbol to diesel success in Europe, as many of the open access operators operate the type. The diesel locomotive can operate independently of dozens of European electric companies and 4 main electricity distribution form standards, as long as the 1435 mm (4' 8,5") gauge applies, which is most of the Western Europe. Also the British traditional small loading gauge used makes the use possible just about anywhere. Amazingly, in just 10 years this locomotive has been taken into use in at least 13 European nations for tens of operators! As an American design made to cross the mountains, to be used almost continuously and survive with minimal maintenance this locomotive is at home both in the rough winter conditions in Nordic countries and in summers heat in southern France. * Why the class 66 is popular * Technical details for class 66 * Class 66 Roster Pictures by Company *  Picture: a HGK JT42CWR number DE672 in Ulm Germany. This locomotive is operated by Transpetrol. Picture by Ilkka Siissalo 2007. Why the class 66 is popular What is special about class 66? The class 66 has become immensely popular among the operators. We can pinpoint at least 3 reasons for this success:
 Picture above: A CargoNet Class66 number 406 is pulling an intermodal train at Saltval Norway. Below a Transpetrol unit at Ulm germany. Both pictures by Ilkka Siissalo.   To the top of the page
 A Metronet operated class 66 locomotive at Kings Sutton, U.K. Picture by Nick Slocombe 2010. Technical details Builder: Electro-Motive Diesel @ Ontario Canada, distribution EMD Europe GbmB Type: JT42CWR / JT42CWRM / original classification was the British class 66, hence the common nickname for this durable locomotive. Usage: Medium heavy freight locomotive. Production dates: 1998 to current. Replaced by Class 67 2009 - Numbers built: 700+ currently in production use + some orders Gauge: 1435 mm (4' 8.5" ft) , could be easily adapted to 1520/1524 mm gauge (5 ft) Users: Numerous European operators and/or owners including ACTS Nederland BV, Aggregate, CargoNet of Scandinavia, DLC Railway, ECR (Euro Cargo rail), EWS, Fastline Freight (Allco Leasing), FirstGBRf (Porterbook Leasing), Freightliner UK, HGK, MRCS (Mitsui Rail Capital Europe), Rail4Chem Benelux, Railion (owner of EWS), Rurtalbahn, TGOJ Trafik, Transpetrol (owner HGK), Veolia Transport, ... Seen: Most of the open access European 1435 mm rail network. Numerous cross border operations. Certified for operation in: Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovak republic and Sweden (in 2008). Operators outside Europe: Egyptian National Railways Energy Source: Diesel fuel Engine: EMD 12N-710G38-EC / 12N-710G3B-T2 (later (current production model) compatible with EU Stage 3A Exhaust Emission regulations). Engine is turbocharged and features fuel injection for best possible performance. Power output: 2420 kW (3245 Hp), 2268 kW traction output Transmission: Diesel electric Traction generator: AR8/CA6, 18 kW ?Super? auxiliary generator Traction motors: six D43TRC traction motors on axles Tractive Effort: 409 kN start / 260 kN at 26 km/h Braking system: Westinghouse PBL air brake system, WLNA type direct drive air compressor Braking effort on traction motors (dynamic braking): - Wheel arrangement: C-C / Co'Co' Bogies: optional HTCR-E radial bogies for reduced track and wheel wear (steerable trucks). Higher than normal adhesion. Electronics: Advanced EM2000 computer to reduce in modules and components and improve performance, even at the lower speeds. Accessible for Laptop via USB for system diagnostics and program maintenance. Optional Intellitrain remote monitoring and GPS. Servicing period: 180 day maintenace interval, 1,6 million km for HTCR bogies, 20 year engine overhaul period. Services from the manufacturer: Full maintenance, remote monitoring. Crash resistance: 300 kN collision beam at the front of the cab(s). Cab structure penetration resistant up to 900 G:s! High impact resistant windsreens. For the train personnel: Quiet cab (the earlier versions were very noisy and there are rumors that the train personnel hated them), heating and airconditioning. Maximum operational speed where possible: 120 km/h (75 mph) Multiple unit operation capability: Yes Length: 20,1 meters Heigth: 3,9 m Width: 2,65 m (within the British loading gauge = narrower than normal ~3 meters used in several countries in Europe) Fuel capacity: 6400 liters Lube oil capacity: 625 liters Weight: 129,6 metric tonnes Axle weight max: To the top of the page
 Class 66 roster pictures Pictures by operators: Aggregate * CargoNet * Freightliner * Metronet * Click any picture to see a large version of it! CargoNet of Norway and Sweden    To the top of the page
Aggregate of U.K.  Freightliner of U.K.  Metronet of U.K. To the top of the page
Class 67 after class 66... Just like on any highly successfull product, there is a further developed version from the manufacturer. Some things have stayed very similar while others like the drivers quarters are quite different. For example: 2 axles are missing on the newer design. The class is 67. All pictures by Nick Slocombe 2010.   If you were interested in class66, you might find these links useful:  Bombardier
Traxx
Platform Locomotives... Siemens
Eurosprinters Page... Siemens ES
Taurus Page... Russian
Locomotive Types Page...
Sources: Jane's Train recognition guide 2005, EMD Electro Motive Diesel, TR Europe, the Web, ... |
Created for 4rail.net by John McKey and Ilkka Siissalo. Pictures by Ilkka Siissalo and Nick Slocombe.  Also in this section  General Electric ES44AC/DC locomotives Page. The newest in state of the art product line. These locomotives are built to handle even the toughest routes, trains and handling while providing comfortable environment for the train personnel.  General Electric C44-9W/AC4400 locomotives Page. The previous generation with around 5000 units built! Durable and popular locomotive for heavy duties.  Russian railroads RZD employs an incredible 1, 3 million people! Take a look at the locomotive types of the east!  Traxx family of locomotives by Bombardier has been very successfull in Europe. Take a look at the 4rail.net Traxx Locomotives Page!  The Re460 is a popular locomotive originating from the Lok2000 program of Switzerland. Design by Pininfarina further helped to spread this high quality type. Last of the locomotives were built by Bombardier and later the production replaced by now highly popular Traxx platform.  JT42/Class66 is one of the most common diesel locomotive types in Europe. Look at the Class 66 Page to find out more about the success. Guides  Train Recognition guide (now in construction) will help you recognize around 300 of the most common locomotive, EMU and DMU types!  High Speed Section of the 4rail.net brings you the latest and the history of the over 50 most common super high speed and high speed trains. In this area there are always interesting things going on. |
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