Eurotunnel Class 0001

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.

Eurotunnel Class 0001
Railion unit.
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderMaK, Kiel, Germany
ModelDE1004
Build date1991–1992
Total produced5 (+5 ex-NS 6400 acquired November 2010/September 2016)
Specifications
Configuration:
  UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Wheel diameter1,000 mm (39.37 in)
Length14.4 m (47 ft 2+78 in)
Loco weight90 tonnes (89 long tons; 99 short tons)
Prime moverMTU 12V 396TC13
TransmissionDiesel electric / three phase electrical by ABB
Performance figures
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Power output950 kW (1,270 hp)
Career
OperatorsGetlink
Numbers0001–0005
0006–0010 (ex-NS 6400)
21901-21910 (TOPS Numbers)
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
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