Alstom NS 1600

Built by Alsthom, MTE

Top speed

180 km/h

112 mph

Power output

4,540 kW

6,088 hp

Weight

83 t

182,983 lb

Length

17.64 m

57 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1981–1983

58 units

Overview of the Alstom NS 1600

Discover the impressive NS 1600 electric locomotive, a powerful piece of railway engineering.

Featuring a distinctive 'nez cassés' design and built by Alsthom and MTE between 1981 and 1983, this locomotive belongs to the BB 15000 / BB 7200 / BB 22200 family, representing a true feat of engineering.

The NS 1600 is equipped to handle the demands of modern rail transport, boasting a top speed of 180 km/h and an impressive power output of 4540 kW.

Its robust construction is highlighted by a length of 17.64 meters, a width of 3.05 meters, and a height of 4.39 meters, with a total weight of 83 tons.

This versatile locomotive has served various companies in the Netherlands and Germany, underscoring its reliability and deployability.

Delve into the detailed technical specifications and the rich history of the NS 1600, a fascinating blend of performance and durability on the rails.

A true icon, the NS 1600 remains a symbol of efficiency and power in the railway world.

Alstom NS 1600 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BB 15000 / BB 7200 / BB 22200
Family	Nez cassés
Built by	Alsthom, MTE · 1981–198358 units
Top speed	180 km/h112 mph	112 mph
Power output	4,540 kW6,088 hp	6,088 hp
Tractive effort	260 kN58,450 lbf	58,450 lbf
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'B'
Length	17.64 m57 ft 10 in	57 ft 10 in
Width	3.05 m10 ft 0 in	10 ft 0 in
Height	4.39 m14 ft 5 in	14 ft 5 in
Weight	83 t182,983 lb	182,983 lb
Axle load	20.8 t45,856 lb	45,856 lb

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Operators of the Alstom NS 1600

Railway companies that have operated the NS 1600, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG	BE 1800	Germany
ACTS Nederland B.V.	ACTS 1600	Netherlands
Captrain Netherlands	CTNL 1600	Netherlands
DB Cargo Nederland	DBCNL 1600	Netherlands
Dutch Railways	NS 1600	Netherlands
Dutch Railways	NS 1800	Netherlands
HSL Logistik Benelux	HSL BV 1800	Netherlands
Husa Transportation Group	HUSA 1600	Netherlands
LOCON Benelux	LBL 9900	Netherlands
Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum	NSM 1600	Netherlands
Rail Force One	RFO 1800	Netherlands
Rail Release	RRL 1800	Netherlands
Railexperts B.V.	Railexperts 9900	Netherlands
Rotterdam Rail Feeding	RRF 4400	Netherlands
Strukton Railinfra Materieel	SRM 1800	Netherlands
Train Charter Services B.V.	TCS 1800	Netherlands