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Diesel locomotive

ACEC SNCB 59

Built by Cockerill, ACEC

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Weight
87 t
191,802 lb
Length
16.18 m
53 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1954–1955
55 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the ACEC SNCB 59

Discover the SNCB 59, a robust diesel locomotive built by Cockerill and ACEC between 1954 and 1955.

This powerful engine served the Belgian State Railways (SNCB/NMBS) as part of the SNCB 201 class.

With a top speed of 120 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the SNCB 59 was designed for versatile operations on the Belgian network.

Its Bo'Bo' axle arrangement and a substantial weight of 87 tons contributed to its stable and capable performance across various routes.

The SNCB 59 represents a significant chapter in Belgian railway heritage, reliably handling both freight and passenger services.

ACEC SNCB 59 technical specifications

Value
Built byCockerill, ACEC · 1954–195555 units
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Tractive effort196 kN44,063 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length16.18 m53 ft 1 in
Width2.88 m9 ft 5 in
Height4.12 m13 ft 6 in
Weight87 t191,802 lb
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Operators of the ACEC SNCB 59

Railway companies that have operated the SNCB 59, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
SNCB/NMBSSNCB 201Belgium
SNCB/NMBSSNCB 59Belgium

ACEC SNCB 59 photos

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