Multi-purpose locomotive. Netherlands Railways (NS) class 1100. B-B wheel arrangement. One powered truck. 4 traction tires. Illuminated triple headlights. Metal frame. RELEX couplers at each end. Electronic direction control switch. Length over buffers 16.3 cm (6-1/4").
The 58 engines of the 1100 series were built between 1950 and 1956 in France by Alsthom. Maximum speed was 135 km/h (84 mph) with continued performance rating at 1,900 kW.
The locomotives were used in freight and passenger service. From 1978 all engines were slightly extended to allow for later installation of mid-buffer couplers (somewhat like the American knuckle coupler). Their cab housing was reinforced to give engineers more safety. The motor was also modified and noise insulators were added to the cab.
Originally painted blue, the 1100s were later given a reflective yellow at the two ends or given a gray and yellow coat.
