Class 9000 (Eurotunnel Class 9) Profile and Models
9036 at Cheriton in February 2018. ©Dan Adkins
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The Eurotunnel Class 9 or Class 9000 are six-axle high-power Bo′Bo′Bo′ single-ended electric locomotives built by the Euroshuttle Locomotive Consortium (ESCL) of Brush Traction and ABB. The class was designed for and is used exclusively to haul the Le Shuttle road vehicle services through the Channel Tunnel. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Electric |
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Builder |
ABB, Brush Traction & Qualter Hall |
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Build Dates |
1993 to 2002 |
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Total Built |
58 |
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Tractive Effort |
90,000 lbf |
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Power Output |
7,500 to 9,400 hp |
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Top Speed |
99 mph |
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Wheel Configuration |
Bo-Bo-Bo |
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Operated By |
Getlink |
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Main Duties |
Channel Tunnel Services |
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In Service Until |
Present |
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Surviving Examples |
57 |
