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NS 2400
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NS 2400 - Introduced between 1954 and 1956, these locomotives have spent the majority of their lives on freight workings. They bear a resemblance to the BR Class 15 built by BTH. |
| Technical Details | |
| Builder | Alsthom |
| Engine | SACM V12 SHR of 625W (839hp) |
| Transmission | 4 Alsthom TA 637 axle hung traction Motors |
| Weight (full working order) | 60 tonnes |
| Train Heating | None (although may have worked with generator vans) |
| Tractive Effort | 161kn |
| Length | 12.520m |
| Max Speed | 80 km/h (50mph) |
| Wheel Diameter | 1000mm |
| Published sources indicate that nos 2415 - 2436 have headlights for working into Germany |