JNR Class EF66

Class EF66
JR West EF66 42 in March 2005
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 1992–2024(All Units)
DispositionIn service
This train won the 12th Blue Ribbon Award in 1969.

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.