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Era:
VI
Built by:
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

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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