Eurotunnel Class 0001

Eurotunnel Class 0001

Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder MaK, Kiel, Germany Model DE1004 Build date 1991–1992 Total produced 5 (+2 ex-NS 6400 acquired November 2010)

Specifications UIC class Bo'Bo' Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge Wheel diameter 1,000 mm (39.37 in) Length 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 Maximum speed 100 km/h (62 mph) Power output 950 kW (1,270 hp)

Career Operators Eurotunnel Numbers 0001–0005 0006–0007 (ex-NS 6400) 21901-21907 (TOPS Numbers)

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

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.

History and design

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.

Class	Operator	No. Built (Year)	Number Range	Notes
0001	Eurotunnel	1991–1992	0001–0005
			0006–0007	Purchased from DB Schenker Nederland

External links

• Eurotunnel Class 0 www.therailwaycentre.com

Images

• , maintenance at the former NedTrain workshops in Tilburg