© trainspo.comACEC SNCB AM39
Built by ACEC, SEM
Overview of the ACEC SNCB AM39
Discover the SNCB AM39, an elegant electric multiple unit that graced the tracks of SNCB/NMBS, representing a piece of Belgian railway history.
Built in 1939 by ACEC and SEM, this versatile train boasted a capacity of 143 seats and a top speed of 130 km/h, making it an efficient transport solution of its era.
Featuring a Bo'2'+2'Bo' axle arrangement and powered by 3 kV DC electric systems, the SNCB AM39 stands as a significant example of the engineering prowess of its time and a testament to the development of electric railways in Belgium.
ACEC SNCB AM39 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | ACEC, SEM · 19398 units | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h81 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'2'+2'Bo' | |
| Capacity | 143 seats |
Operators of the ACEC SNCB AM39
Railway companies that have operated the SNCB AM39, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| SNCB/NMBS | SNCB AM39 | Belgium |
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