© trainspo.comAllan NS ELD2
Built by Werkspoor, Allan, Beijnes
Overview of the Allan NS ELD2
Explore the NS ELD2, a significant electric multiple unit (EMU) with a notable history in the Netherlands.
This model, known as the NS Mat 46, was constructed by esteemed manufacturers including Werkspoor, Allan, and Beijnes.
Boasting a top speed of 140 km/h and a power output of 796 kW, the ELD2 is a capable and dependable train.
It offers seating for 24 passengers in first class and 80 in second class, making it well-suited for passenger transport.
The NS ELD2 features a 1435 mm gauge and is classified as Bo'2'Bo', highlighting its sophisticated engineering.
This train is a crucial part of railway heritage and is now preserved at the Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum, where it can be admired.
Its operational routes were within the railway network of the Netherlands.
Technically, the train weighs 89 tons and has a length of 44.7 meters.
The NS ELD2 represents a period of Dutch railway development and engineering excellence.
Allan NS ELD2 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | NS Mat 46 | |
| Built by | Werkspoor, Allan, Beijnes | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Power output | 796 kW1,067 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'2'Bo' | |
| Capacity | 1st class 24, 2nd class 80 seats | |
| Train length | 44.7 m146 ft 8 in | |
| Weight | 89 t196,211 lb |
Operators of the Allan NS ELD2
Railway companies that have operated the NS ELD2, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum | NSM ELD2 | Netherlands |
Allan NS ELD2 photos
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