BN SNCB 70

Built by BN, ABR

Top speed

50 km/h

31 mph

Weight

85 t

187,393 lb

Length

12.15 m

39 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1954

6 units

Axle arrangement

Overview of the BN SNCB 70

Discover the SNCB 70 diesel locomotive, a robust piece of Belgian railway history.

Built in 1954 by BN and ABR, this powerful engine weighs 85 tons and measures 12.15 meters long.

With a top speed of 50 km/h and a tractive effort of 196 kN, the SNCB 70 was a reliable workhorse.

It operates on a 1435 mm gauge and is classified under UIC axles as C.

Originally serving with SNCB/NMBS, the SNCB 70 continues its legacy with Patrimoine Ferroviaire et Tourisme as PFT-TSP 270, preserving the memory of Belgian railway past.

BN SNCB 70 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BN, ABR · 19546 units
Top speed	50 km/h31 mph	31 mph
Tractive effort	196 kN44,063 lbf	44,063 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	C
Length	12.15 m39 ft 10 in	39 ft 10 in
Weight	85 t187,393 lb	187,393 lb