Eurotunnel Class 0031
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
This article needs additional citations for verification. (December 2009) |
| Eurotunnel Class 0031 | |
|---|---|
| Power type | Diesel-mechanical |
| Builder | Hunslet Engine Company Rebuilt by Schöma |
| Build date | 1989-1990 Rebuilt: 1993-1994 |
| Total produced | 12 |
| UIC classification | B |
| Gauge | As built: 900 mm Rebuilt: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
| Prime mover | Deutz |
| Top speed | 50 km/h |
| Power output | 270 kw (200 hp) |
| Train brakes | Air |
| Career | Eurotunnel |
| Number | 0031-0042 |
The Eurotunnel Class 0031 0-4-0 diesel locomotives were built by the Hunslet Engine Company between 1989 and 1990. They were built as 900 mm gauge, but were rebuilt to standard 4 foot 8½ inch gauge (1435 mm metric) by Schöma [1] in Germany between 1993 and 1994.
Twelve locomotives were built, numbered 0031-0042. They carry a yellow livery and are used by Eurotunnel for shunting duties at Cheriton and Coquelles depots.
Names [edit]
All the locomotives are named:[2][3]
- 0031 Frances
- 0032 Elisabeth
- 0033 Silke
- 0034 Amanda
- 0035 Mary
- 0036 Lawrence
- 0037 Lydie
- 0038 Jenny
- 0039 Pacita
- 0040 Jill
- 0041 Kim
- 0042 Nicole
References [edit]
- ^ "SCHÖMA Locomotives - Tunnel Locomotives". www.schoema.de.[not in citation given]
- ^ Webster, Neil, British Railways Pocket Book No.1 - Locomotives, Platform 5 Publishing, Sheffield, England, 2001, ISBN 1-902336-15-1
- ^ "Eurotunnnel Shuttle Locos". www.therailwaycentre.com.
|
||||||||
.jpg){kind=small} |
This England rail transport related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 |
This French railway-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
