NS Class 6400

NS Class 6400
Railion 6418 "John" (2009)
Type and origin
BuilderMaK / ABB
Build date1988–1994
Total produced120
Specifications
Configuration:
  UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Wheelbasebogie center distance 7.400 m (24 ft 3+38 in)
Length14.400 m (47 ft 2+78 in)
Width2.400 m (7 ft 10+12 in)
Loco weight80 tonnes (79 long tons; 88 short tons)
Fuel capacity2,900 L (640 imp gal; 770 US gal)
Prime moverMTU 12V396TC13
TransmissionDiesel electric
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output1,180 kW (1,580 hp)
Tractive effort290 kN (65,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsRailion Nederland
NicknamesDuitse Herder, Vlaamse Reus

The NS Class 6400 is a type of Bo-Bo diesel-electric freight locomotive. 120 were built by MaK and ABB between 1988 and 1994 for Nederlandse Spoorwegen.