JNR Class EF66

The Class EF66 (EF66形) is a six-axle, three-bogied (Bo′Bo′Bo′) DC electric locomotive designed for fast freight used by Japanese National Railways (JNR) and later operated by its descendants JR West and JR Freight. As of 1 April 2016, 39 locomotives remained in service, all operated by JR Freight.

Class EF66
JR Freight EF66 27 in May 2013
Type and origin
BuilderKawasaki Sharyo, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kisha Seizo, Toshiba
Total produced89
Specifications
Configuration:
  AARB-B-B
  UICBo′Bo′Bo′
  CommonwealthBo-Bo-Bo
Gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
BogiesDT133A (outer), DT134A (centre)
Wheel diameter1,120 mm (44.09 in)
Length18,200 mm (59 ft 8+12 in)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2+14 in)
Height4,200 mm (13 ft 9+38 in)
Loco weight100.8 tonnes (99.2 long tons; 111.1 short tons)
Electric system/s1,500 V DC overhead lines
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Traction motorsDC motors (MT56) (x6)
TransmissionSingle-stage reduction gear (20:71), flexible quill drive
Performance figures
Maximum speed110 km/h (70 mph)
Power output3.9 MW (5,200 hp)
Tractive effort192 kN (43,000 lbf)
Career
Operators
Number in class39 (as of 1 April 2016)
Delivered1966
WithdrawnEF66-0 1992-Present
DispositionIn service
This train won the 12th Blue Ribbon Award in 1969.
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