Allan NS DE1

Built by Allan, Werkspoor

Top speed

105 km/h

65 mph

Power output

180 kW

241 hp

Weight

57 t

125,663 lb

Length

27.1 m

88 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1953–1955

30 units

Overview of the Allan NS DE1

Explore the NS DE1, a historic railcar built by Allan and Werkspoor between 1953 and 1955.

This unit is part of the Plan X family and offered seating for 8 passengers in first class and 65 in second class.

With a top speed of 105 km/h, this Bo'Bo' railcar measures 27.1 meters in length and 3.45 meters in height.

Its 180 kW power output and a weight of 57 tons made it a significant part of Dutch railway history, operating for Dutch Railways and the Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum.

Allan NS DE1 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Plan X
Family	Plan X
Built by	Allan, Werkspoor · 1953–195530 units
Top speed	105 km/h65 mph	65 mph
Power output	180 kW241 hp	241 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Capacity	1st class 8, 2nd class 65 seats
Length	27.1 m88 ft 11 in	88 ft 11 in
Width	2.78 m9 ft 1 in	9 ft 1 in
Height	3.45 m11 ft 4 in	11 ft 4 in
Weight	57 t125,663 lb	125,663 lb