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Electric locomotive

BN SNCB 25.5

Built by BN, ACEC

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Weight
85 t
187,393 lb
Length
18 m
59 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1960–1961
8 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BN SNCB 25.5

Explore the SNCB 25.5 electric locomotive, a testament to Belgian railway engineering.

Built by BN and ACEC between 1960 and 1961, this locomotive was refurbished from 1973 to 1974 to continue serving SNCB/NMBS in Belgium.

Boasting a top speed of 130 km/h and a tractive effort of 196 kN, it was designed for standard gauge tracks of 1435 mm.

Its Bo'Bo' axle configuration and 18-meter length make it a robust and efficient machine for rail transport.

Operating on 1.5 kV DC and 3 kV DC electric systems, the SNCB 25.5 left its mark on its era.

BN SNCB 25.5 technical specifications

Value
Built byBN, ACEC · 1960–19618 units
Refurbished1973 - 1974 (8)
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Tractive effort196 kN44,063 lbf
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length18 m59 ft 1 in
Weight85 t187,393 lb
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Operators of the BN SNCB 25.5

Railway companies that have operated the SNCB 25.5, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
SNCB/NMBSSNCB 25.5Belgium

BN SNCB 25.5 photos

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