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Dutch Railways Mat ’54 “Hondekop”

An EID-2 in the sixties

From 1954, these multiple units shaped the image of Dutch railways and were known as “Hondekop” (“dog snout”) because of their appearance. From 1968 they received the well-known yellow livery. There were two-car train...

Dutch Railways Mat ’54 “Hondekop”Remove
Variant
EID-2
Built 1954-1962
Manufacturers Allan of Rotterdam;Beijnes;Werkspoor
Wheel arrangement TD8-4
Gauge 1435 mm
Length 50400 mm
Service mass
Top speed 140 km/h
Power 680 kW
Engine

General

Property Dutch Railways Mat ’54 “Hondekop”
EID-2
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Built 1954-1962
Manufacturers Allan of Rotterdam, Beijnes, Werkspoor
Wheel arrangement B-2+2-B
Gauge 1,435 mm

Dimensions and weights

Property Dutch Railways Mat ’54 “Hondekop”
EID-2
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Length 50.40 m
Empty mass 110 t

Power

Property Dutch Railways Mat ’54 “Hondekop”
EID-2
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Power source electric - DC
Hourly power 680 kW (925 PS)
Top speed 140 km/h
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