NS Class 1700

NS Class 1700
1756 at Zwolle.
Type and origin
Power typeElectric 1.5 kV DC OHL
BuilderGEC-Alsthom
Build date1990-1994
Total produced81
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICB'B'
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Driver dia.1,250 mm (49.21 in)
Length17,480 mm (57 ft 4+1⁄4 in)
Adhesive weight10.375 t (10.211 long tons; 11.436 short tons)
Loco weight83 t (81.7 long tons; 91.5 short tons)
Electric system/s1.5 kV DC Catenary
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Transmission2×Alstom TAB 674 C4 DC Traction motors
Loco brake 
Train brakesdirect brake, single pipe, e-dynamic brake, e-pneum. brake(?)
CouplersBSI-coupler
Performance figures
Maximum speed200 km/h (120 mph)
(in practice 160 km/h or 99 mph)
Power output4,600 kW (6,200 hp)
Tractive effort294 kN (66,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsNederlandse Spoorwegen
Class1700
Number in class81
Numbers1701-1781
Delivered1991-1994
Current ownerNederlandse Spoorwegen

The Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) Class 1700 is a class of electric locomotives built by Alstom in 1990-1994.

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