SNCB Class 55

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Class 55
Class 55
NMBS/SNCB Class 55 locos 5540 & 5515 at Kinkempois depot, 21 October, 2006.
Power type Diesel
Builder BN/ACEC/SEMG
Build date 1961-1962
Total production 42
AAR wheel arr. Co-Co
Gauge 1435 mm
Driver size 1010 mm
Length 19.55 m
Weight on drivers 9.2 t
Locomotive weight 110 t
Fuel type Diesel
Prime mover GM 16-567C
Transmission Electric (ACEC)
Top speed 120 km/h
Power output 1435 kW
Tractive effort 272 kN
Career SNCB/NMBS
Class 55
Number in class 23
Number Various remain in range 5501-5542
Disposition In service

[edit] Class 55 Locomotives

The survival of these locomotives can mostly be attributed to the fitment of TVM 430 signaling. This is for their rôle as TGV Thunderbirds.


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