Eurotunnel Class 0031

The Eurotunnel Class 0031 0-4-0 diesel locomotives were built by the Hunslet Engine Company between 1989 and 1990 for Channel Tunnel construction work and now used for maintenance duties. They were originally built as 900 mm (2 ft 11 ⁷⁄₁₆ in) gauge, and were subsequently rebuilt by Schöma to 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ¹⁄₂ in) standard gauge[1] in Germany between 1993 and 1994.

Eurotunnel Class 0031
Type and origin Power type Diesel-mechanical Builder Hunslet Engine Company Rebuilt by Schöma Build date 1989-1990 Rebuilt: 1993-1994 Total produced 12
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC B Gauge As built: 900 mm (2 ft 11 ^7⁄16 in) Rebuilt: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ^1⁄2 in) standard gauge Prime mover Deutz Train brakes Air
Performance figures Maximum speed 50 km/h (31 mph) Power output 270 kW (360 hp)
Career Operators Getlink Numbers 0031-0042

Twelve locomotives were built, numbered 0031–0042. They carry a yellow livery and are used by Getlink for shunting duties at Cheriton and Coquelles depots.

Names

All the locomotives are named:[2][3]

• 0031 Frances
• 0032 Elisabeth
• 0033 Silke
• 0034 Amanda
• 0035 Mary
• 0036 Lawrence
• 0037 Lydie
• 0038 Jenny
• 0039 Pacita
• 0040 Jill
• 0041 Kim
• 0042 Nicole

References

1. "Tunnel Locomotives". Schöma Locomotives. Archived from the original on 1 August 2010.
2. Webster, Neil, British Railways Pocket Book No.1 - Locomotives, Platform 5 Publishing, Sheffield, England, 2001, ISBN 1-902336-15-1
3. "Eurotunnnel Shuttle Locos" (PDF). www.therailwaycentre.com.