The final seven Class 66s to be delivered to the UK were taken to Doncaster Roberts Road on February 15.

The seven locomotives, 66773-66779, are the last Class 66s to be built for the UK. Changes in legislation regarding emissions means that no more can be built for this country. 
 
Having been unloaded on February 13, GB Railfreight 66708 Jayne hauled its classmates from Wales to South Yorkshire for commissioning. One locomotive, 66779, will be kept 'under wraps' until it is unveiled at the National Railway Museum on May 10. It is the 480th and final Class 66 to be built for the UK.
 
  • For much more on the delivery of these locomotives, read RAIL 795, published on March 2.

More articles on:

Author: Richard Clinnick
Head of News (Print and Digital)
[email protected]

Our Head of News, Richard joined RAIL in 2005 from local press, where he had been working since 2002. He covers all aspects of news for the magazine and website, specialising in operations and rolling stock.