Eurotunnel Class 0001

Eurotunnel Class 0001
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderMaK / ABB
Serial number1000867–1000871
ModelDE 1004
Build date1992
Total produced5 (+5 ex-NS 6400)
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICBo′Bo′
 • CommonwealthBo-Bo
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Wheel diameter1,000 mm (39.37 in)
Length14.4 m (47 ft 3 in)
Loco weight90 tonnes (200,000 lb)
Prime moverMTU 12V 396 TC13
Cylinders12
Performance figures
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Power output960 kW (1,290 hp)
Career
OperatorsGetlink
Numbers0001–0005
0006–0010 (ex-NS 6400)
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 derived from the MaK DE 1002 and NS Class 6400 (MaK DE 1003). When operating in the United Kingdom, the locomotives are assigned a TOPS classification as Class 21.

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