ACEC SNCB AM79

Built by ACEC

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Weight

131 t

288,805 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1979

26 units

Overview of the ACEC SNCB AM79

Discover the SNCB AM79, a significant electric multiple unit series from Belgium.

Built by ACEC in 1979, these trains are known for their performance and capacity.

With a top speed of 140 km/h and seating for 178 passengers (28 in first class and 150 in second class), the SNCB AM79 provided comfortable rail travel.

These two-car units, featuring a 1435 mm gauge and a car length of 23.7 meters, represent an important chapter in Belgian railway history.

Explore the technical details and legacy of these impressive locomotives that once traversed the Belgian railways.

ACEC SNCB AM79 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	SNCB AM73-74-78-79
Built by	ACEC · 197926 units
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	2 cars
Capacity	178, 1st class 28, 2nd class 150 seats
Car length	23.7 m77 ft 9 in	77 ft 9 in
Weight	131 t288,805 lb	288,805 lb