Alstom NS 1700

Built by GEC Alsthom

Top speed

160 km/h

99 mph

Power output

4,600 kW

6,169 hp

Weight

83 t

182,983 lb

Length

17.48 m

57 ft 4 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1990–1994

81 units

Overview of the Alstom NS 1700

Explore the powerful NS 1700 electric locomotive, a notable member of the "Nez cassés" family.

Built by GEC Alsthom from 1990 to 1994, this robust machine boasts an impressive power output of 4600 kW and can reach speeds of up to 160 km/h.

With a length of 17.48 meters and weighing 83 tons, the NS 1700 operates on 1.5 kV DC electric systems and delivers a tractive effort of 300 kN, showcasing its excellent performance and versatility.

Having served with Dutch Railways (NS) and other operators like NS International and Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum, the NS 1700 has proven its reliability and significance in Dutch railway history.

Discover the detailed specifications and admire the sturdy design characteristic of the BB 15000 / BB 7200 / BB 22200 series.

Alstom NS 1700 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BB 15000 / BB 7200 / BB 22200
Family	Nez cassés
Built by	GEC Alsthom · 1990–199481 units
Top speed	160 km/h99 mph	99 mph
Power output	4,600 kW6,169 hp	6,169 hp
Tractive effort	300 kN67,443 lbf	67,443 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	17.48 m57 ft 4 in	57 ft 4 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

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Operators of the Alstom NS 1700

Railway companies that have operated the NS 1700, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Dutch Railways	NS 1700	Netherlands
Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum	NSM 1700	Netherlands
NS International	NSI 1700	Netherlands
Strukton Railinfra Materieel	SRM 1700	Netherlands
Train Charter Services B.V.	TCS 1700	Netherlands
Volkerrail	Volkerrail 7100	Netherlands