ABR SNCB 60

Built by Cockerill, ABR

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Weight

78 t

171,960 lb

Length

17.15 m

56 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1964–1965

106 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the ABR SNCB 60

Discover the versatile SNCB 60 diesel locomotive, an iconic model with a rich history in Belgium and beyond.

Designed and built by Cockerill and ABR between 1964 and 1965, this powerful machine features a Bo'Bo' axle configuration and reached a top speed of 120 km/h.

With a length of 17.15 meters and weighing 78 tons, the SNCB 60 has served various railway companies, including the SNCB/NMBS itself, the Chemin de Fer Touristique de Trois Vallees, and private groups in Italy.

Its robust design and 196 kN tractive effort make it a vital piece of railway heritage.

Explore the images and technical details of this fascinating diesel locomotive, a true treasure of rail transport.

ABR SNCB 60 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Cockerill, ABR · 1964–1965106 units
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Tractive effort	196 kN44,063 lbf	44,063 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	17.15 m56 ft 3 in	56 ft 3 in
Width	2.9 m9 ft 6 in	9 ft 6 in
Height	4.25 m13 ft 11 in	13 ft 11 in
Weight	78 t171,960 lb	171,960 lb

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Operators of the ABR SNCB 60

Railway companies that have operated the SNCB 60, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Chemin de Fer Touristique de Trois Vallees	CFV3V 60	Belgium
Patrimoine Ferroviaire et Tourisme-Toerisme en Spoorpatrimonium	PFT-TSP 210	Belgium
Patrimoine Ferroviaire et Tourisme-Toerisme en Spoorpatrimonium	PFT-TSP 61	Belgium
SNCB/NMBS	SNCB 60	Belgium
Private owners group	@private-it 60	Italy