© trainspo.comBaume & Marpent SNCB 84
Built by ABR, Baume & Marpent
Overview of the Baume & Marpent SNCB 84
Discover the SNCB 84, a historic diesel locomotive that served in Belgium.
Built between 1955 and 1962 by ABR and Baume & Marpent, this robust diesel loc is a testament to solid engineering.
Operating on standard 1435 mm gauge, the SNCB 84 measures 2.93 meters wide and 3.77 meters high.
With a top speed of 50 km/h and a powerful 400 kW output, it remains a fascinating piece of railway heritage.
This locomotive had a notable career with SNCB/NMBS and also ran on the Stoomspoorlijn Dendermonde-Puurs heritage railway.
Baume & Marpent SNCB 84 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | ABR, Baume & Marpent · 1955–1962 | |
| Top speed | 50 km/h31 mph | |
| Power output | 400 kW536 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | C | |
| Length | 10.15 m33 ft 4 in | |
| Width | 2.93 m9 ft 7 in | |
| Height | 3.77 m12 ft 4 in |
Operators of the Baume & Marpent SNCB 84
Railway companies that have operated the SNCB 84, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| SNCB/NMBS | SNCB 84 | Belgium |
| Stoomspoorlijn Dendermonde-Puurs | SDP 84 | Belgium |
Baume & Marpent SNCB 84 photos
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