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Electric locomotive

ACEC HLE 11

Built by ACEC, BN

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Power output
3,310 kW
4,439 hp
Weight
85 t
187,393 lb
Length
18.65 m
61 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1985–1986
12 units

Overview of the ACEC HLE 11

Discover the HLE 11 electric locomotive, a cornerstone of Belgian railway engineering.

Built by ACEC and BN between 1985 and 1986, this powerful machine is part of the HLE 11-12-21-27 series.

With a top speed of 140 km/h and an impressive power output of 3310 kW, the HLE 11 weighs 85 tons and measures 18.65 meters in length.

Operating on 1.5 kV DC and 3 kV DC electric systems, this 1435 mm gauge locomotive, classified Bo'Bo', is a symbol of SNCB/NMBS efficiency.

Explore the robustness and performance of the HLE 11 in all its glory.

ACEC HLE 11 technical specifications

Value
SeriesHLE 11-12-21-27
Built byACEC, BN · 1985–198612 units
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Power output3,310 kW4,439 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length18.65 m61 ft 2 in
Weight85 t187,393 lb
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Operators of the ACEC HLE 11

Railway companies that have operated the HLE 11, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
SNCB/NMBSSNCB 11Belgium

ACEC HLE 11 photos

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