The Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) Class 400 was a derivative of the successful Class 200, also built for shunting duties. They were larger than their predecessors, and were built by Werkspoor in 1947. They were called "Grote Siks" (big goats). Unlike their predecessors, they were generally unsuccessful and in 10 years were replaced by the larger Series 500 and 600.

NS Class 400
Locomotive 402 with engine type 6Fa and Smit generator
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderWerkspoor
Build date1947-1948
Total produced15
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICB
 • CommonwealthBo
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Length:
 • Over buffers8.9 m (29 ft 2 in)
Axle load18.5 t (18.2 long tons; 20.4 short tons)
Loco weight37 t (36 long tons; 41 short tons)
Performance figures
Maximum speed75 km/h (47 mph)
Power output250 hp (190 kW)
Career
OperatorsNederlandse Spoorwegen
Numbers401-415
Withdrawn1958-1961
DispositionAll scrapped

References

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  • Diesellocomotieven in Nederland [Diesel locomotives in the Netherlands] (in Dutch). Alkmaar: De Alk. 2002.