ACEC SNCB AM54

Built by BN, ACEC

Top speed

130 km/h

81 mph

Power output

620 kW

831 hp

Weight

106 t

233,690 lb

Length

45.3 m

148 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1954–1956

79 units

Overview of the ACEC SNCB AM54

Discover the SNCB AM54, a classic multiple unit train set.

These electric multiple units were constructed in Belgium between 1954 and 1956 by BN and ACEC.

With a top speed of 130 km/h and a seating capacity for 171 passengers, the SNCB AM54 provided reliable service for the Belgian National Railway Company (SNCB/NMBS).

They feature a 1435 mm gauge, operate on 3 kV DC electric systems, and boast a power output of 620 kW.

These trains also saw service with Italian railways, including Ferrovie Emilia Romagna (FER) and Gruppo Torinese Trasporti (GTT), where they were designated ALe 054 and ALe 228 respectively.

The SNCB AM54 represents a significant era in Belgian railway history, known for their dependability and performance.

ACEC SNCB AM54 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	SNCB AM54-55-56
Family	Klassiek motorstel
Built by	BN, ACEC · 1954–195679 units
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Power output	620 kW831 hp	831 hp
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Capacity	171 seats
Train length	45.3 m148 ft 7 in	148 ft 7 in
Width	2.99 m9 ft 10 in	9 ft 10 in
Weight	106 t233,690 lb	233,690 lb