CLASS 66 – THE LOCOMOTIVE THAT NEVER SLEEPS If there’s one locomotive that keeps Britain’s rail freight moving day and night, it’s the iconic Class 66. Reliable, rugged, and instantly recognisable, these machines have become the backbone of modern freight operations across the UK and Europe. Introduced in the late 1990s, the Class 66 was built for one purpose — hard work. Whether hauling heavy aggregates, intermodal containers, or long-distance freight, these 3,000hp beasts deliver performance a

111K views · 2.7K reactions | A class 66 locomotive increasing power and setting off. It is an interesting sound. Reminds me of a washing machine going into the final spin cycle. This video was taken at Crewe station in England. These locomotives first arrived in the UK in 1998 (from Canada and the USA) and have been successful as freight locomotives. | Adrian Watson | Facebook