NSB BM65
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| NSB BM65 | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1936 - 1985 |
| Manufacturer | Norsk Elektrisk & Brown Boveri, Skabo and Strømmen |
| Constructed | 1935-51 |
| Formation | 3 cars |
| Operator | Norges Statsbaner |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 20.92 m (motor cars) 20.92 m (centre cars) 21.08 m (end cars) |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h |
| Weight | 46.7-47.0 kg (motor cars 27.2-28.5 (centre cars) 29.5-30.5 (end cars) |
| Engine | 4 x NEBB EDTM 384 |
| Power output | 464 kW |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8½ in) |
| Voltage | 15 kV 16⅔ Hz AC |
NSB BM65 is a 3-car electric multiple unit operated by Norges Statsbaner between 1936 and 1985. It was mainly used for local trains as well as branch lines. A total of 49 units were delivered between 1936-49. The motor cars were built by Norsk Elektrisk & Brown Boveri and Skabo while the centre and end cars were built by Strømmen.
There are three series of type 65. The A-series is rebuilt passenger carriages in wood totaling 10 units. The B-series consists of 13 steel units built in 1942 while a total of 22 C-series units were delivered 1949-51. Type 65 was quite successfull and both BM67 and BM68 are based on it.
Units have been preserved by the Norwegian Railway Association, NBVJ in Nora, Freunde des Schienenverkehrs Flensburg, Museumseisenbahn Minden and Colne Valley Railway.
[edit] External links
The Wikimedia Commons has media related to NSB type 65.- Jernbane.net entry on the BM65
- Norwegian Railway Association on the BM65
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