Eurotunnel Class 0001

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Eurotunnel Class 0001
Type and origin
Power type Diesel-electric
Builder MaK / ABB
Serial number1000867–1000871
ModelDE 1004
Build date1992
Total produced5 (+5 ex-NS 6400) [1] [2]
Specifications
Configuration:
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 •  UIC Bo′Bo′
 • CommonwealthBo-Bo
Gauge 1,435 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 mover MTU 12V 396 TC13
Cylinders 12
Performance figures
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Power output960 kW (1,290 hp)
Career
Operators Getlink
Numbers0001–0005
0006–0010 (ex-NS 6400) [2]
Sources: [3] 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. [4] 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. [5]

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History and design

Five locomotives were built, numbered 0001–0005. They carry a yellow and grey livery and are used by Getlink 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. [6] They have also been used to haul the SNCF TGV Iris 320 test train through the Channel Tunnel. [7]

In 2007 the locomotives were fitted with diesel particulate filters for the exhaust gases, [8] which replaced the exhaust scrubber wagons that were previously coupled to the engines. [9]

Following a series of tunnel breakdowns due to snow during winter 2009/10, during which the locomotives were extensively used, [10] in November 2010 Eurotunnel announced it was to acquire two more Krupp rescue locomotives [note 1] with co-financing from Eurostar, at a cost of €1.3 million. [1] [note 2] The locomotives acquired were similar NS 6400 locomotives bought second hand from DB Schenker Nederland, [11] which were renumbered as 0006-0007. [2] 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.

ClassOperatorNo. Built (Year)Number RangeNotes
0001Eurotunnel1991–19920001–0005
0006–0010Purchased from DB Schenker Nederland
List of locomotives
Current NumberPrevious NumberCurrent LiveryStatusNotes
EurotunnelTOPS
000121901Eurotunnel Yellow/GreyOperational
000221902Eurotunnel Yellow/GreyOperational
000321903Eurotunnel Yellow/GreyOperational
000421904Eurotunnel Yellow/GreyOperational
000521905Eurotunnel Yellow/GreyOperational
000621906NS6456Eurotunnel Yellow/GreyOperational
000721907NS6457Eurotunnel Yellow/GreyOperational
000821908NS6450Eurotunnel Yellow/GreyOperational
000921909NS6451Eurotunnel Yellow/GreyOperational
001021910NS6447Europorte Silver/BlueOperationalShunter at Calais-Frethun

Notes

  1. ↑ The MaK plant where the locomotives were built was part of the Krupp group in the 1990s
  2. ↑ See 16–21 December European snowfall

References

  1. 1 2 Sources:
    • Kreab Gavin Anderson (3 November 2010), "Eurotunnel and Eurostar co-finance purchase of two rescue units", www.europeanrailwayreview.com
    • "Two more Krupps for Channel Tunnel". Modern Railways.
  2. 1 2 3 Sources:
  3. ↑ "loks-aus-kiel.de - MaK - DE 1004". www.loks-aus-kiel.de.
  4. ↑ "MaK - DE 1004", www.loks-aus-kiel.de (in German)
  5. ↑ "Eurotunnel locos on TOPS". EBSCO. Railways Illustrated. April 2010. Retrieved 8 February 2017.[ dead link ]
  6. ↑ Jeff Baker (28 April 2009), "Exhaust Emission Control" (PDF), www.uic.org, Eurotunnel, The Krupp Locomotive, p.3[ permanent dead link ]
  7. ↑ "Maintenance" (PDF). Inspecting the infrastructure at 100 km/h. Annual Report (Report). Eurotunnel Group. 2010. p. 24. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 August 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011. IRIS 320 measuring train … since December 2010, … inspecting the Channel Tunnel, pulled by a Eurotunnel diesel locomotive at 100 km/h … every two months
  8. ↑ "MaK - DE 1004", www.loks-aus-kiel.de (in German), see individual locomotive history sections
  9. ↑ A breath of fresh air for Eurotunnel maintenance crews Roberto Chellini, Diesel & Gas Turbine worldwide, July–August 2007, www.hug-eng.ch
  10. ↑ "Eurostar Independent Review" (PDF), www.railwaysarchive,co.uk, 12 February 2010
  11. ↑ "Eurotunnel buys more rescue locomotives". Railway Gazette International. 3 November 2010. Archived from the original on 15 June 2011. Retrieved 6 January 2011.


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