Eurotunnel Class 0031

Eurotunnel Class 0031
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-mechanical
BuilderHunslet Engine Company
Rebuilt by Schöma
Build date1989-1990
Rebuilt: 1993-1994
Total produced12
Specifications
Configuration:
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GaugeAs built:
900 mm (2 ft 11+7⁄16 in)
Rebuilt:
1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Prime moverDeutz FL10L 413FW
Train brakesAir
Performance figures
Maximum speed50 km/h (31 mph)
Power output170 kW (230 hp)
Career
OperatorsGetlink
Numbers0031-0042
Sources: [1]

The Eurotunnel Class 0031 are a fleet of twelve 0-4-0 diesel locomotives used for maintenance duties in the Channel Tunnel. They were originally built to 900 mm (2 ft 11+7⁄16 in) gauge by the Hunslet Engine Company between 1989 and 1990 for construction work in the tunnel, and were subsequently rebuilt by Schöma to 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge between 1993 and 1994.[1]

The locomotives carry a yellow livery and are used by Getlink for shunting duties at Cheriton and Coquelles depots.

Numbers and names

The locomotives are numbered 0031–0042 and all are named:[1][2]

  • 0031 Frances
  • 0032 Elisabeth
  • 0033 Silke
  • 0034 Amanda
  • 0035 Mary
  • 0036 Laurence
  • 0037 Lydie
  • 0038 Jenny
  • 0039 Pacita
  • 0040 Jill
  • 0041 Kim
  • 0042 Nicole

References

  1. ^ a b c Pritchard, Robert; Hall, Peter (6 March 2017). British Railways Locomotives and Coaching Stock 2017. Platform 5. p. 87. ISBN 978-1-909431-36-2. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
  2. ^ "Eurotunnnel Shuttle Locos" (PDF). www.therailwaycentre.com. Archived from the original on 16 May 2011.
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