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4rail.net - Reference - Rolling stock - JT42CWR / Class66 | |
 Class66 is one of the most successful diesel locomotive types in Europe. A proven American robust locomotive (roughly a SD70 construction) adapted to European requirements, hundreds of this type earn income to their owners every day year round. The JT42CWS/JT42CWSM/class66 has become a symbol to success, as many of the open access operators operate the type. Although the gauge in many Western European countries is the same 1435 mm, there are numerous electrical systems and other regional arrangements, which necessitate the use of diesel-electric locomotive for long haul operations. Interestingly, 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.  HGK (Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG) JT42CWR at Ulm Germany in the summer of 2007. Picture by Ilkka Siissalo. See below for technical details:  To the top of the page
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, long lifecycle left for the product Numbers built: 500+, currently in production + ~100+ 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, 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 turbocahrged 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: 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 periods: 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 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 normally 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
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Sources: Jane's Train recognition guide 2005, EMD Electro Motive Diesel, TR Europe, the Web, ... |
Click the pictures to see a larger version!  The HGK JT42CWR number DE672 operated by Transpetrol in Ulm. Picture by Ilkka Siissalo 2007. Another side view of hte same locomotive. More JT42CWR/class66 pictures to follow later. |
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