Eurotunnel Class 0031
Rebuilt:
1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
| Performance figures | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h (31 mph) |
| Power output | 270 kW (360 hp) |
| Career | |
|---|---|
| Operators | Getlink |
| Numbers | 0031-0042 |
The Eurotunnel Class 0031 0-4-0 diesel locomotives were built by the Hunslet Engine Company between 1989 and 1990 for Channel Tunnel construction work and now used for maintenance duties. They were originally built as 900 mm (2 ft 11+7⁄16 in) gauge, and were subsequently rebuilt by Schöma to 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge[1] in Germany between 1993 and 1994.
Twelve locomotives were built, numbered 0031–0042. They carry a yellow livery and are used by Getlink for shunting duties at Cheriton and Coquelles depots.
Names
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
- ^ "Tunnel Locomotives". Schöma Locomotives. Archived from the original on 1 August 2010.
- ^ Webster, Neil, British Railways Pocket Book No.1 - Locomotives, Platform 5 Publishing, Sheffield, England, 2001, ISBN 1-902336-15-1
- ^ "Eurotunnnel Shuttle Locos" (PDF). www.therailwaycentre.com. Archived from the original on 16 May 2011.
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