English Electric NS 600

Built by English Electric

Top speed

30 km/h

19 mph

Weight

47 t

103,617 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1950–1957

65 units

Axle arrangement

Overview of the English Electric NS 600

Explore the robust NS 600 diesel locomotive, a classic piece of railway engineering.

Built by English Electric between 1950 and 1957, this 1435 mm gauge locomotive boasts a substantial weight of 47 tons and a powerful tractive effort of 143 kN, making it ideal for shunting and heavy-duty operations.

With a top speed of 30 km/h, the NS 600 exemplifies durability and reliability.

This iconic locomotive has served various Dutch railway companies, including Dutch Railways, HSL Logistik Benelux, and Rail Force One, showcasing its enduring legacy in rail transport.

English Electric NS 600 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BR 11
Built by	English Electric · 1950–195765 units
Top speed	30 km/h19 mph	19 mph
Tractive effort	143 kN32,148 lbf	32,148 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	C
Weight	47 t103,617 lb	103,617 lb

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Operators of the English Electric NS 600

Railway companies that have operated the NS 600, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Dutch Railways	NS 600	Netherlands
HSL Logistik Benelux	HSL BV 600	Netherlands
Jacko Fijn Techniek	JFT 600	Netherlands
LOCON Benelux	LBL 9700	Netherlands
Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum	NSM 600	Netherlands
Rail Force One	RFO 600	Netherlands
Railpro	Railpro 600	Netherlands
Rotterdam Rail Feeding	RRF 1	Netherlands
Veluwsche Stoomtrein Maatschappij	VSM 600	Netherlands