SNCB Class 23
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| Class 23 | |
|---|---|
 NMBS/SNCB Class 23 loco 2343 in Antwerpen-Noorderdokken station 8 March 2007. | |
| Specifications | |
| Power type | Electric |
| Builder | BN/SEMG/ACEC |
| Build date | 1955-1957 |
| Total produced | 83 |
| AAR wheel arr. | Bo-Bo |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Driver diameter | 1262 mm |
| Length | 18 m |
| Weight on drivers | 11.5 t |
| Locomotive weight | 92 t |
| Electric system(s) | 3000V DC |
| Current collection method | Pantograph |
| Top speed | 130 km/h |
| Power output | 1880 kW |
| Tractive effort | 196 kN |
| Career | |
| Railroad(s) | SNCB/NMBS |
| Class | 23 |
| Number in class | 82 |
| Number | 2301, 2302 - 2383 |
| Delivered | 1955-1957 |
| Disposition | out of service |
Class 23 locomotives are seen across Belgium on freight trains. They are fitted for multiple working, and are often found in pairs. In the peak periods during the week they also work "P" trains, commuter trains which serve towns and cities throughout Belgium.
Recently they have displaced 22s and 25s from their commuter "P" train duties. The new class 28 is also expected to take some of their freight workings away.
The arrival of the new Class 18 locomotives in early 2012 marked the end of the class, during the Spring of 2012 all were withdrawn except a few for banking duties at Liège-Guillemins.
Before 1 January 1971 the locomotives were numbered 123.001-123.083 but from this date the class became 2301-2383.
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