BN CFL 1800

Built by ACEC, BN, GM, SEMG

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

1,435 kW

1,924 hp

Weight

110 t

242,508 lb

Length

19.55 m

64 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1963–1964

20 units

Overview of the BN CFL 1800

Discover the robust CFL 1800 series diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse that served Luxembourg Railways and CFL Cargo.

Built between 1963 and 1964 by ACEC, BN, GM, and SEMG, this locomotive boasts impressive specifications, including a top speed of 120 km/h and a substantial weight of 110 tons.

Featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a Co'Co' axle arrangement, the CFL 1800 is powered by an EMD 16-567C prime mover, delivering a strong 1435 kW output. Its substantial length of 19.55 meters signifies its capacity for heavy-duty operations.

This locomotive, also known as the SNCB 55 series, represents a significant era in railway engineering and continues to be an object of interest for railway enthusiasts.

BN CFL 1800 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	SNCB 55
Built by	ACEC, BN, GM, SEMG · 1963–196420 units
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	1,435 kW1,924 hp	1,924 hp
Prime mover	EMD 16-567C
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	19.55 m64 ft 2 in	64 ft 2 in
Weight	110 t242,508 lb	242,508 lb