BN SNCB 25

Built by BN

Top speed

125 km/h

78 mph

Power output

1,740 kW

2,333 hp

Weight

84 t

185,188 lb

Length

18 m

59 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1960–1961

Overview of the BN SNCB 25

Discover the SNCB 25, a classic Belgian electric locomotive.

Built by BN between 1960 and 1961, this robust electric locomotive boasts an impressive 1740 kW power output and a tractive effort of 314 kN, enabling it to reach speeds of up to 125 km/h.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, a length of 18 meters, and a weight of 84 tons, the SNCB 25 is a testament to the railway engineering of its era, operating on 3 kV DC electric systems.

Its Bo'Bo' UIC axle classification and a height of 3.75 meters make it a significant piece of the SNCB/NMBS heritage in Belgium. Explore the legacy of this captivating locomotive in railway history.

BN SNCB 25 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BN · 1960–1961
Top speed	125 km/h78 mph	78 mph
Power output	1,740 kW2,333 hp	2,333 hp
Tractive effort	314 kN70,590 lbf	70,590 lbf
Electric systems	3 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	18 m59 ft 1 in	59 ft 1 in
Height	3.75 m12 ft 4 in	12 ft 4 in
Weight	84 t185,188 lb	185,188 lb