BN SNCB 74

Built by BN

Top speed

60 km/h

37 mph

Power output

550 kW

738 hp

Weight

59 t

130,073 lb

Length

11.4 m

37 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1965

10 units

Overview of the BN SNCB 74

Discover the robust SNCB 74 diesel locomotive.

Built by BN in 1965, this iconic Belgian engineering marvel boasts a top speed of 60 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, making it ideal for versatile operational roles.

With a powerful tractive effort of 211 kN and an output of 550 kW, the SNCB 74 is a dependable workhorse of the rails.

Measuring 11.4 meters in length and weighing 59 tons, this impressive locomotive is a significant piece of Belgium's railway heritage.

Today, it is lovingly preserved and maintained by Patrimoine Ferroviaire et Tourisme (PFT-TSP) in Belgium, a testament to its historical importance.

Explore the rich history and impressive technical specifications of the SNCB 74.

BN SNCB 74 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BN · 196510 units
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	59 t130,073 lb	130,073 lb