TECHNICAL DETAILS class66.railfan.nl
 
EMD Classification: JT42CWR - "Class 66"
Built At: General Motors/EMD - London, Ontario (Canada)
Wheel Arrangement: CO–CO
Engine: General Motors 12N-710G3B-EC : 2.462 kW (3.300 HP) at 904 rpm
Traction Alternator: General Motors AR8PHEH
Auxiliary Alternator: General Motors CA6B
Traction Motors: General Motors D43TR Axle Hung (6x)
Power At Rail: 2.240 kW (3.000 HP)
Trucks: HTCR-E
Wheel Diameter: 1,067 m.
Sanding Equipment: 8 x 42,5 litre carbody mounted sand boxes with air delivery (50 kg per box)
Gear Ratio: 81:20 (except for Freightliner 66/6: 83:18)
Maximum Speed: 120 kmh (except for Freightliner 66/6: 74.7 kmh)
Maximum Tractive Effort: 409 kN (except for Freightliner 66/6: 467 kN)
Continuous Tractive Effort: 260 kN at 25.6 km/h (except for Freightliner 66/6: 296 kN at 22.5 kmh)
Length: 21,35 m.
Width: 2,64 m.
Height: 3,91 m.
Maximum Weight: 126.000 kg.
Brake System: Westinghouse PBL3 Air Brake
Brake Force: 68.000 kg.
Fuel Capacity: 6.550 lit.
Minimum Curve: 80 m. (radius)
Multiple Working: JT26CW-SS (Class 59) , JT42CWR (Class 66) , JT42HW-HS (Class 67)