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Electric locomotive

Alstom NS 1300

Built by Alsthom

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Power output
1,359 kW
1,822 hp
Weight
111 t
244,713 lb
Length
18.95 m
62 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1952–1956
16 units

Overview of the Alstom NS 1300

Discover the NS 1300, a powerful electric locomotive that served the Dutch railways.

Designed by Alsthom between 1952 and 1956, this Co'Co' locomotive is capable of reaching 130 km/h.

Its robust construction, weighing 111 tons and boasting a power output of 1359 kW, makes it ideal for hauling both freight and passenger trains.

Currently, the NS 1300 continues its legacy through various organizations, including Stichting Klassieke Lokomotieven and Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum, preserving its history for future generations.

Alstom NS 1300 technical specifications

Value
SeriesCC 7100
Built byAlsthom · 1952–195616 units
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Power output1,359 kW1,822 hp
Tractive effort241 kN54,179 lbf
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length18.95 m62 ft 2 in
Weight111 t244,713 lb
Axle load19 t41,888 lb

Operators of the Alstom NS 1300

Railway companies that have operated the NS 1300, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Dutch RailwaysNS 1300Netherlands
FairtrainsFairtrains 1300Netherlands
HSL Logistik BeneluxHSL BV 1300Netherlands
Nederlands SpoorwegmuseumNSM 1300Netherlands
Stichting Klassieke LokomotievenKLOK 1300Netherlands

Alstom NS 1300 photos

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