Eurotunnel Class 0001
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| Sources: except where noted Details refer to original 5 locomotives acquired, for more information on the two units added in 2010 see NS Class 6400 |
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| Type and origin | |
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| Power type | Diesel-electric |
| Builder | MaK, Kiel, Germany |
| Model | DE1004 |
| Build date | 1991–1992 |
| Total produced | 5 (+5 ex-NS 6400 acquired November 2010/September 2016) |
| Specifications | |
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| Configuration: |
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| • UIC | Bo'Bo' |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Wheel diameter | 1,000 mm (39.37 in) |
| Length | 14.4 m (47 ft 2 7⁄8 in) |
| Loco weight | 90 tonnes (89 long tons; 99 short tons) |
| Prime mover | MTU 12V 396TC13 |
| Transmission | Diesel electric / three phase electrical by ABB Group |
| Performance figures | |
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| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Power output | 950 kW (1,270 hp) |
| Career | |
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| Operators | Eurotunnel |
| Numbers |
0001–0005 |
0001–0005
0006–0010 (ex-NS 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 6400 Class. When operating in the United Kingdom, the locomotives are assigned a TOPS classification as Class 21.
Five locomotives were built, numbered 0001–0005. They carry a yellow and grey livery and are used by Eurotunnel for rescuing trains in the Channel Tunnel, and for propelling service trains in the channel tunnel. They are cleared to travel to Calais, Ashford, or St. Pancras; since 2007 they have been authorised to rescue trains on High Speed 1 in the event of a power failure. They have also been used to haul the SNCF TGV Iris 320 test train through the Channel Tunnel.
In 2007 the locomotives were fitted with diesel particulate filters for the exhaust gases. which replaced the exhaust scrubber wagons that were previously coupled to the engines.
Following a series of tunnel breakdowns due to snow during winter 2009/10, during which the locomotives were extensively used, in November 2010 Eurotunnel announced it was to acquire two more "Krupp rescue locomotives" with co-financing from Eurostar, at a cost of €1.3 million. The locomotives acquired were similar NS 6400 locomotives bought second hand from DB Schenker Nederland, which were renumbered as 0006-0007. Eurotunnel acquired a further three in September 2016. One of these three will be retained as a shunter to work at the goods yard at Calais-Fréthun, and has received the silver and blue Europorte livery, while the other two have the grey and yellow Eurotunnel livery identical to the remainder of the fleet.
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