| Class 18 | |
|---|---|
| Power type | Electric |
| Builder | Siemens |
| Model | EuroSprinter ES60U3 |
| Build date | 2009-2012 (on order) |
| Total produced | 120 (on order) |
| UIC classification | Bo'Bo' |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
| Wheel diameter | 1,250 mm |
| Length | 19,580 mm |
| Locomotive weight | 88 t |
| Electric system | 3,000 V DC 1,500 V DC 25 kV 50 Hz AC |
| Current collection method |
2 Pantographs (3 kV or 25 kV 50 Hz) |
| Top speed | 200 km/h |
| Power output | 6 MW peak, 5 MW cont. (3 kV DC) 4.2 MW peak, 2.5 MW cont. (1.5 kV DC) 6 MW peak, 5 MW cont. (25 kV/50Hz AC) |
| Tractive effort | 300 kN |
| Locomotive brakes | electropneumatic, dynamic electrical braking |
| Locomotive brakeforce |
150 kN (3 kV dynamic braking at 2.4 MW) |
| Train brakes | pneumatic |
| Safety systems | ETCS 2, Crocodile/Memor, TBL1, TBL1+, TBL2 and other control systems |
| Career | SNCB/NMBS |
| Class | 18 |
| Number in class | 120 (on order) |
| Number | 1801-1920 (projected) |
| Delivered | 2009-2012 (on order) |
The new SNCB/NMBS Class 18 is a series of Siemens EuroSprinter ES60U3 locomotives. 60 were ordered in December 2006 for delivery between January 2009 and June 2010. The order is worth € 211 million (€ 3.52M apiece).[1][2][3] In December 2008, an option to order 60 more locomotives was exercised for an amount of € 222M (€ 3.70M apiece), for delivery between June 2010 and April 2012.[4]
Roadnumber 1860 was officially presented at InnoTrans 2008.[5][6] Roadnumber 1801 was observed at Velim railway test circuit on December 6, 2008.[7]
On March 3, 2009, the first unit (roadnumber 1802) was officially delivered to SNCB/NMBS for test and homologation purpose.[8] Homologation issues have delayed commercial introduction (originally planned for the summer timeschedule - May 2011)[9]. Siemens was obliged to pay the maximum amount of penalties (21.12 million euros).[10].
On July 6, 2011, units 1801 and 1803 have hauled their first passenger trains on the Ostend - Brussels - Eupen Intercity-A service (also running through the HSL 2 at 200 km/h).
The original Class 18 were built in 1973-1974 by Alsthom and were retired between 1997 and 1999.
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