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Electric multiple unit

ACEC SNCB AM56

Built by BN, ACEC

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Power output
620 kW
831 hp
Weight
102 t
224,871 lb
Length
45.3 m
148 ft 7 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1956
22 units

Overview of the ACEC SNCB AM56

Explore the classic SNCB AM56 EMU, a timeless electric multiple unit built in 1956 by BN and ACEC.

This iconic train boasts a top speed of 130 km/h and offers seating for 171 passengers, running on a 1435 mm track gauge.

Measuring 45.3 meters in length and weighing 102 tons, the AM56 operated with 3 kV DC electric systems, delivering a power output of 620 kW.

Serving both SNCB/NMBS in Belgium and Gruppo Torinese Trasporti in Italy as the GTT ALe 056, the AM56 is a significant piece of railway history.

A must-see for enthusiasts of classic railway engineering.

ACEC SNCB AM56 technical specifications

Value
SeriesSNCB AM54-55-56
FamilyKlassiek motorstel
Built byBN, ACEC · 195622 units
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Power output620 kW831 hp
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Capacity171 seats
Train length45.3 m148 ft 7 in
Width2.99 m9 ft 10 in
Weight102 t224,871 lb
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Operators of the ACEC SNCB AM56

Railway companies that have operated the SNCB AM56, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
SNCB/NMBSSNCB AM56Belgium
Gruppo Torinese TrasportiGTT ALe 056Italy

ACEC SNCB AM56 photos

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