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Electric locomotive

ACEC SNCB 23

Built by ACEC, BN, SEMG

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Power output
1,740 kW
2,333 hp
Weight
92 t
202,825 lb
Length
18 m
59 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1955–1957
83 units

Overview of the ACEC SNCB 23

Discover the SNCB 23, an iconic electric locomotive that has served Belgium with distinction.

Built between 1955 and 1957 by ACEC, BN, and SEMG, this robust machine boasts a top speed of 130 km/h and a powerful 1740 kW output.

With its 1435 mm gauge and Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, the SNCB 23 was a versatile workhorse for SNCB/NMBS.

Explore the detailed specifications and history of this significant piece of Belgian railway heritage.

ACEC SNCB 23 technical specifications

Value
Built byACEC, BN, SEMG · 1955–195783 units
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Power output1,740 kW2,333 hp
Tractive effort196 kN44,063 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length18 m59 ft 1 in
Height3.75 m12 ft 4 in
Weight92 t202,825 lb
Axle load23 t50,706 lb
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Operators of the ACEC SNCB 23

Railway companies that have operated the SNCB 23, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
SNCB/NMBSSNCB 23Belgium

ACEC SNCB 23 photos

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