NS Class 6400

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Class 6400

Railion 6408+6429 at Arnhem 21 October 2006
Power type	Diesel
Builder	MaK
Build date	1988-1995
Total production	120
AAR wheel arr.	Bo-Bo
Gauge	1435 mm
Length	14.40 m
Width	2.4 m
Height	7.4 m
Weight on drivers	10 t
Locomotive weight	80 t
Prime mover	MTU 12V396TC13
Transmission	Electric
Top speed	120 km/h
Power output	1180 kW
Career	Railion Nederland
Class	6400
Number in class	120
Number	In the range 6401-6520
Disposition	Active

The Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) Class 6400 diesel locomotives were built by Maschinenbau Kiel (MaK) from 1988 to 1994. 120 of these locomotives were built, numbered 6401-6520. These locomotives are now property of Railion, and operate freight trains, frequently in pairs or in threes.

Some locomotives have PZB or Memor installed and are allowed in German or Belgium. These locomotives have the nickname Duitse Herder (German Shepherd) or Vlaamse Reus (Flemish Giant).

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