| Eurotunnel Class 0001 |
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Railion unit. |
| Type and origin |
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| Power type | Diesel-electric |
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| Builder | MaK, Kiel, Germany |
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| Model | DE1004 |
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| Build date | 1991–1992 |
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| Total produced | 5 (+5 ex-NS 6400 acquired November 2010/September 2016) |
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| Specifications |
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Configuration:
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| • UIC | Bo′Bo′ |
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| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
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| Wheel diameter | 1,000 mm (39.37 in) |
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| Length | 14.4 m (47 ft 2+7⁄8 in) |
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| Loco weight | 90 tonnes (89 long tons; 99 short tons) |
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| Prime mover | MTU 12V 396TC13 |
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| Transmission | Diesel electric / three phase electrical by ABB |
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| Performance figures |
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| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
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| Power output | 950 kW (1,270 hp) |
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| Career |
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| Operators | Getlink |
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| Numbers | 0001–0005
0006–0010 (ex-NS 6400)
21901-21910 (TOPS Numbers) |
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Sources: except where noted
Details refer to original 5 locomotives acquired, for more information on the five units added in 2010 & 2016 see NS Class 6400 |
The Eurotunnel Class 0001 Bo-Bo diesel-electric locomotives were built by Maschinenbau Kiel (manufacturers designation DE 1004) between 1991 and 1992. They are very similar to the NS Class 6400. When operating in the United Kingdom, the locomotives are assigned a TOPS classification as Class 21.
