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Source: Lothar Stöckmann - bahnbilder.de

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Class 159

Also known as: EuroDual

UIC / EVN numbering: 90 80 2159

Vehicle type: Hybrid locomotive

Registration country: Germany

Railway companies: HVLE - Havelländische Eisenbahn AG

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Era:

Built by:

Stadler Rail

Gauge:

Standard gauge (1'435 mm)

Wheel arrangement:

Co'Co'

Electric systems:

25 kV AC / 50 Hz
15 kV AC / 16,7 Hz

Current collectors:

Pantograph - Asymmetrical

Diesel engine:

CAT C175-16, IIIB

Power output (x'xxx kW / x'xxx hp):

7'000 Kw*
*electric power
2'800 kW*
*diesel power

Tractive effort (kN / lbf | starting / continuous):

500 kN*
*starting

Fuel tank volume (l):

3'500 l

Urea tank volume (l):

400 l

Maximum speed (km/h):

120 km/h

Braking system (vacuum brakes / air brakes / electropneumatic brakes / electronically controlled pneumatic brakes / electric brakes - tread (clasp) brakes / axle-mounted disk brakes / wheel-mounted disk brakes / dynamic brakes / regenerative brakes / rail brakes):

pneumatic
regenerative/rheostatic

Suspensions:

coil springs*
*primary
rubber metal*
*secondary
vertical and horizontal dampers

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2017

In 2017, private German operator Havelländische Eisenbahnen (HVLE) ordered 10x EuroDual locomotives and a further option for 10x.

Highlights:
- based on subsystems and components from proven models such the EURO4000 and EUROLIGHT;
- designed for rail freight operations;
- AC traction system with IGBT. 1 inverter per axle;
- decreased environmental footprint;
- high starting tractive effort;
- extremely low track forces (best non-self steering bogie);
- monocoque structure made of carbon steel, high strength;
- steel and oxidation-resistant steel (copper steel);
- equipped with ETCS BL3 and PZB;
- two ergonomically designed driver’s cabs with air conditioning;
- high cab comfort and visibility beyond TSI requirements;
- full cab isolation;
- reduced operation costs;
- EC 26/2004 Stage IIIB and TSI compliant;
- State-of-the-art adhesion control system;
- Equipped with TWC, remote control and cameras.

Sources: https://www.stadlerrail.com/media/pdf/leurodualhvle0317e.pdf

2020

December 18

Units 90 80 2159 004 - 007 arrive in Germany on December 18th, 2020.

Sources: https://railcolornews.com/2020/12/19/de-sneak-peek-eurodual-004-and-005-for-hvle/

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