Eurotunnel Class 0031
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| Eurotunnel Class 0031 | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| 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 (2 ft 11 7⁄16 in) Rebuilt: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
| Prime mover | Deutz |
| Top speed | 50 km/h (31 mph) |
| Power output | 270 kW (360 hp) |
| Train brakes | Air |
| Career | |
| Railroad(s) | 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 (2 ft 11 7⁄16 in) gauge, but were rebuilt to 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge 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
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
- ↑ "SCHÖMA Locomotives - Tunnel Locomotives". www.schoema.de.
- ↑ 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.
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