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Electric locomotive

BN SNCB 20

Built by BN, ACEC

Top speed
160 km/h
99 mph
Power output
5,150 kW
6,906 hp
Weight
110 t
242,508 lb
Length
19.5 m
64 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1975–1977
25 units

Overview of the BN SNCB 20

Explore the SNCB 20, a powerful electric locomotive designed for Belgian railway operations.

Built by BN and ACEC between 1975 and 1977, this impressive machine boasts an output of 5150 kW and a top speed of 160 km/h.

Weighing 110 tonnes and measuring 19.5 meters, the SNCB 20 is a robust and reliable locomotive for various tasks.

It operates on a 3 kV DC system and features a Co'Co' axle arrangement, providing excellent traction.

The SNCB 20 is a significant piece of Belgian railway history and a testament to engineering excellence.

BN SNCB 20 technical specifications

Value
Built byBN, ACEC · 1975–197725 units
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Power output5,150 kW6,906 hp
Tractive effort314 kN70,590 lbf
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length19.5 m64 ft 0 in
Weight110 t242,508 lb
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Operators of the BN SNCB 20

Railway companies that have operated the SNCB 20, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Patrimoine Ferroviaire et Tourisme-Toerisme en SpoorpatrimoniumPFT-TSP 20Belgium
SNCB/NMBSSNCB 20Belgium

BN SNCB 20 photos

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