BN SNCB 73

Built by BN

Top speed

60 km/h

37 mph

Power output

550 kW

738 hp

Weight

56 t

123,459 lb

Length

11.4 m

37 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1965–1977

Overview of the BN SNCB 73

Discover the robust SNCB 73 diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse built by BN between 1965 and 1977.

This C-class locomotive boasts a top speed of 60 km/h, a weight of 56 tons, and an impressive power output of 550 kW, making it suitable for a variety of tasks.

With a rich operational history, the SNCB 73 can still be found with various railway operators and heritage organizations in Belgium and the Netherlands, including the Chemin de fer du Bocq and Rotterdam Rail Feeding.

This locomotive is a significant part of Belgian railway heritage, continuing to capture attention with its distinctive design and performance.

Its 1435 mm gauge and 11.4-meter length make the SNCB 73 a recognizable sight on the tracks.

BN SNCB 73 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	SNCB 73
Built by	BN · 1965–1977
Top speed	60 km/h37 mph	37 mph
Power output	550 kW738 hp	738 hp
Tractive effort	211 kN47,435 lbf	47,435 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	C
Length	11.4 m37 ft 5 in	37 ft 5 in
Weight	56 t123,459 lb	123,459 lb

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Operators of the BN SNCB 73

Railway companies that have operated the SNCB 73, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Chemin de fer du Bocq	CFB 73	Belgium
Patrimoine Ferroviaire et Tourisme-Toerisme en Spoorpatrimonium	PFT-TSP 73	Belgium
Private owners group	@private-be 73	Belgium
SNCB/NMBS	SNCB 73	Belgium
Logyca S.r.l.	Logyca 73	Italy
Rotterdam Rail Feeding	RRF 101	Netherlands