Eurotunnel Class 0031

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 FL10L 413FW Train brakes Air
Performance figures Maximum speed 50 km/h (31 mph) Power output 170 kW (230 hp)
Career Operators Getlink Numbers 0031-0042
Sources: [1]

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

The locomotives carry a yellow livery and are used by Getlink for shunting duties at Cheriton and Coquelles depots.^{[citation needed]}

Numbers and names

The locomotives are numbered 0031–0042 and all are named:^[1][2]

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

References

1. Pritchard, Robert; Hall, Peter (6 March 2017). British Railways Locomotives and Coaching Stock 2017. Platform 5. p. 87. ISBN 978-1-909431-36-2. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
2. "Eurotunnnel Shuttle Locos" (PDF). www.therailwaycentre.com. Archived from the original on 16 May 2011.