This class of locomotive was introduced in 1950 and was based on the SNCF BB8100 class dating from 1949. The main change from the french original was the fitting of spring borne traction motors. NS further modified the class with roller bearings and larger buffers. The most visible alteration however was the fitting of new nose ends from 1978 onwards
Picture by Paul Rowlinson - more photos below
| Built | 1950-1956 | Rebuilt | 1978-1982 At NS Workshops |
| Number Range | 1101-1160 | Builder | Alsthom |
| Traction Motors | 4x TA628A Frame Mounted | Weight | 83 tonnes |
| One Hour Rating | 2030kw | Max TA | 152kn |
| Max Speed | 135 km/h | Length | 14.11 metres |
| Driving Wheel Dia | 1250mm | ||
| Liveries | Light Blue |
Duties | Mixed Traffic |
Picture by Paul Rowlinson. It depicts No 1122 at Amsterdam Centraal with a service to Maastrticht during the mid 80's (apologies for the poor quality of the picture)
Class 1100 Pantograph details. NS 1134 - Photo by R WBeech
This photo shows 1121 in blue livery with yellow warning panels. The location is beleived to be Rotterdam Centraal
The photo attached here was taken probably in 1986 or 1987. Loco 1135 is seen at Zwolle station with a set of Plan E coaches. Photo by Henk Hartsuiker.
The photo attached here shows 1124 and 1142 at Zwolle station. This was not a common site at that time in Zwolle.
Because of a storm the night before services had disrupted severely and that's why both locos ended up in Zwolle.Photo by Henk Hartsuiker 26-1-1990
