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Diesel locomotive

EMD Class 66/3

Built by EMD

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

2,385 kW

3,198 hp

Weight

127 t

279,987 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the EMD Class 66/3

Explore the powerful Class 66/3 diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse operating primarily in the United Kingdom.

This robust locomotive, built by EMD, boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and features a Co'Co' axle arrangement.

With a substantial weight of 127 tonnes and a power output of 2385 kW, the Class 66/3 is designed for demanding railway operations.

It has served with notable operators such as Direct Rail Services (DRS 66/3), Jarvis Fastline (Fastline 66/3), and GB Railfreight (GBRf 66/3).

Its standard gauge of 1435 mm and impressive tractive effort of 260 kN make it a reliable choice for freight transport.

EMD Class 66/3 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Class 66
Built by	EMD
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	2,385 kW3,198 hp	3,198 hp
Tractive effort	260 kN58,450 lbf	58,450 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Width	2.64 m8 ft 8 in	8 ft 8 in
Height	3.9 m12 ft 10 in	12 ft 10 in
Weight	127 t279,987 lb	279,987 lb

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Operators of the EMD Class 66/3

Railway companies that have operated the Class 66/3, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Direct Rail Services	DRS 66/3	United Kingdom
GB Railfreight	GBRf 66/3	United Kingdom
Jarvis Fastline	Fastline 66/3	United Kingdom

EMD Class 66/3 photos

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