In 1992, a fleet of 55 EMD JT42C locomotives was ordered from Clyde Engineering, which was later increased to 58. [1] The design was based on the prototype locomotive GML10 built by Clyde Engineering, Kelso in 1990.

The Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) Class 66 (EMD JT42CWR) are Co-Co diesel locomotives built by EMD for the European heavy freight market. Designed for use in Great Britain as the British Rail Class 66, a development of the Class 59, they have been adapted and certified for use in other European countries. [3] .

These locomotives were built for general freight traffic in NSW and feature a "dog bone" body style similar to the Victorian N class. They entered service with Freight Rail in 1994 under a "power by the hour" lease arrangement with "Ready …

GML10 itself would be replaced by two JT42Cs in 2009. In 2021, GML10 was transferred to Western Australia to work Watco Australia 's Forrestfield to Fremantle Harbour intermodal container service. GML10 was outshopped in a version of the V/Line orange and grey colour scheme, albeit without logos.

JT42C . Manufacturer: Downer EDI . Manufacturing location: Port Augusta, SA . Engine: EMD 710G3C . Traction power: 2259 kW . Wheel arrangement: Co-Co . Weight: 128.0 t . Length: 20.8 m

Historical notes by the artist: The Clyde EMD JT-42C is a unique locomotive, having a hood type car body but equipped with full width driving cabs at each end, doing away with the need for turning at journey's end. Their large and roomy cabs feature a forward sloping windshield for better sun protection and are fiitted with air conditioning.

JT42C . Manufacturer: Clyde Engineering . Manufacturing location: Braemar, NSW . Engine: EMD 710G3A . Traction power: 2259 kW . Wheel arrangement: Co-Co . Weight: 132.3 t . Length: 20.8 m

In 1992, a fleet of 55 EMD JT42C locomotives was ordered from Clyde Engineering, which was later increased to 58. The design was based on the prototype locomotive GML10 built by Clyde Engineering, Kelso in 1990. They have two cabs, built in a hood style.

JT42C - diesel locomotive build by Clyde Engineering.

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