NSB BM69
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The NSB BM69 is a type of electric multiple unit used by NSB for a variety of commuter trains on the Norwegian railway system, as well as a few medium distance and branch line trains. It is the most common type of trainset in Norway, although the newer NSB BM72 has also been introduced. All the trains were built by Strømmen.
The BM69 comes in six series:
- The BM69A was the original BM69, built between 1970 to 1971. They consist of two carriages. 15 of these trainsets were built and 12 remain in service.
- The BM69B is the second series, built in 1974. Most of the 17 BM69B sets built consist of two carriages, but two of them had a middle carriage added. Some of the B-series trains were rebuilt with a large cargo hold, making them suitable for somewhat longer journeys such as Bergen-Myrdal where skis and bicycles are often brought along. The B-series has only one door on each side of the carriage, rather than two. This allows for extra seating, although it slows the embarkment and disembarkment.
- The BM69C series was built in 1975. They consist of three carriages. The 14 trainsets operate commuter trains like the BM69D series.
- The BM69D series were built between 1983 and 1990. They are distinguishable from the BM69C series by the redesigned ends of the train. 39 of these trains were built and 35 remain in service as of 2005.
- The BM69E series are redesigned BM69D trains for use on somewhat longer stretches, for instance, the usual five abreast seating is replaced with four abreast seating. They have been used on Gjøvikbanen and Jærbanen, but now operate on the line between Bergen and Voss.
- The BM69G series are another version of redesigned BM69D trainsets. They are equipped with several amenities such as food and drink vending machines and more comfortable seating including a first class section. The nine G-series trains were rebuilt in Denmark and operate on Gjøvikbanen.
[edit] Specifications
- Length:
- End cars
- A-, B- and C-series: 24.85 m
- D- and E-series: 25.06 m
- Centre cars
- B-series: 24.25 m
- C-, D- and E-series: 27 m
- End cars
- Weight:
- Motor car (end car with driver's cab and engine)
- A-series: 53.9 tonnes
- B-series: 54 tonnes
- C-series: 53.5 tonnes
- D-series: 60.5 tonnes
- E-series: 64 tonnes
- Centre cars
- B-series: 28.8 tonnes
- C-series: 35 tonnes
- D-series: 35 tonnes
- E-series: 38 tonnes
- Steering cars (end car with cab but without engine)
- A-series: 29 tonnes
- B-series: 28.5 tonnes
- C-series: 29 tonnes
- D-series: 35.5 tonnes
- E-series: 37 tonnes
- Motor car (end car with driver's cab and engine)
- Capacity
- A-series: 189 seats
- B-series: Varies depending on configuration. A full 3-car set has 282 to 306 seats, a 2-car set has between 180 and 204 seats.
- C-series: 301 seats
- D-series: 300-303 seats
- E-series: 178 seats
- G-series: 270 seats
- Axle configuration
- Bo'Bo'+2'2' (2 cars)
- Bo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2' (3 cars)
[edit] Transets with names
Some of the BM69 trainsets were given names. Note that this list is for the moment not to be regarded as complete, and is based on sightings.
| Number | Name |
| 69025 | Freke |
| 69030 | Tjalve |
| 69031 | Idun |
| 69032 | Røskva |
| 69033 | Hugin |
| 69034 | Munin |
| 69035 | Eivind |
| 69050 | Knoll |
| 69051 | Tott |
[edit] External links
- Jernbane.net entry on the BM69
- NSB fleet details
- BM69 images
- NSB press release on the BM69G series (Article in Norwegian)
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