NSB BM66

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NSB BM66


In service 1945 - 1977
Manufacturer Skabo
Number built 4 units
Formation 3 units
Capacity 170 (46-70-54)
Operator Norges Statsbaner
Lines served Sørlandsbanen
Specifications
Car length 22.175 m (motor car)
21.750 m (centre car)
22.175 m (control car)
Maximum speed 120 km/h
Weight 46,7 t (motor car)
28,0-28,5 t (centre car)
28,5-29,5 t (control car)
Gauge 1,435 mm
Voltage 15 kV 16⅔ Hz AC overhead wire

NSB BM66 was a three-car electrical multiple unit train employed by Norges Statsbaner for express trains on the Sørlandsbanen railway. Four of the trains were completed by Skabo, and delivered in 1945-1946. One of the BM66 trains was involved in the Hjuksebø train disaster in 1950. The BM66 was retired from service in 1977.

The BM66 series was the electric counterpart to the diesel express trains called the NSB BM88.

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