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Egyptian National Railways (ENR) Class 2120, No 2132. Better known as a EMD Class 66 JT42CWRM <BR>

in Misr Station, Alexandria. <P>


The Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) Class 66 (or JT42CWR) is a series of Co-Co six axle diesel locomotives <BR>

built by EMD for the European heavy freight market. Originally designed for use in Great Britain <BR>

as the Class 66, a development of the Class 59, they have since been adapted and certified for use in <BR>

other European countries. Outside Europe, 40 locomotives have been sold to Egyptian Railways for passenger <BR>

operation. ENR were the first non-European customer to use this loco for passenger use. <P>


The EMD JT42CWRM is equipped with a 3,300 THP 12N-710G3B 12 cylinder engine and a EM2000 microprocessor <BR>

locomotive control system that provides improved locomotive reliability and performance. <P>


Photographed 13th June 2010. <P>

© Adrian D. Smith. Plymouth, England.

#(fotosvanadrian@blueyonder.co.uk)