SNCB Class 77

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Class 77
Class 77
NMBS/SNCB Class 77 loco 7870 at Antwerpen-Noorderdokken station, 8 March, 2007.
Power type Diesel
Builder Vossloh
Serial number 1000918 - 1001296
Model G1205
Build date 1990-2006
Total production 170
AAR wheel arr. B-B
Gauge 1435 mm
Driver size 1000 mm
Length 15.5 m
Weight on drivers 11.25 t
Locomotive weight 90 t
Fuel type Diesel
Cylinders 6
Transmission Voith Hydraulic
Top speed 100 or 60 km/h
Power output 1150 kW
Tractive effort 232 or 291 kN
Career SNCB/NMBS
Class 77
Number in class 170
Number 7701-7870
Disposition In service

[edit] Class 77 Locomotives

These new locomotives have caused the phasing out of many older Belgian Classes. They are used a wide range of duties ranging from yard shunting, through trip workings, up to working international freight (usually in multiple).

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